Uyo LGA, Akwa Ibom State

Uyo Local Government Area (LGA), the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, lies within the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District. It became the state capital on September 23, 1987, following the creation of Akwa Ibom from the former Cross River State. The headquaters of Uyo LGA is Uyo .  Covering an area of 154.1 square kilometres, Uyo had a population of 305,961 in 2006, with projections reaching 390,400 by 2022, resulting in a high population density of approximately 2,533 people per square kilometre .Uyo serves as a bustling economic and cultural hub. The city is a significant trade center, hosting markets such as Uyo Main Market, Akpan Andem Market, and Itam Market, which support commerce in goods like yams, cassava, and palm produce. Industrial activity includes a brewery and a textile mill. Uyo is also home to Ibom Air, a major regional airline, and the Victor Attah International Airport, enhancing its connectivity and economic profile. city boasts numerous landmarks, including the Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Center, Ibom Plaza, National Museum of Colonial History, Amalgamation House, and the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Educational institutions in Uyo include the University of Uyo, the School of Nursing, and the School of Arts and Sciences. It is positioned at coordinates 5°02′00″N and 7°55′39″E and has postal codes 520 and 532.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 57,224,067,359.95
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 618,275,222.99
-10.4%
January 2026
NGN 690,394,871.92
-6.6%
December 2025
NGN 738,821,639.59
+16.4%
November 2025
NGN 634,735,814.97
-11.2%
October 2025
NGN 714,485,279.49
-5.7%
September 2025
NGN 757,879,868.38
+0.0%

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