Wukari LGA, Taraba State

Wukari  Local Government Area (LGA), headquartered in Wukari Town, falls under Taraba South Senatorial District. It was established in 1976, covering an area of 4,268 square kilometres. The population was 238,283 in 2006 census, projected to be 374,800 in 2022, giving it a density of about 78 people per square kilometres.Wukari is a major agricultural and commercial centre, producing crops like yam, rice, and groundnut. It is also known for the traditional Jukun cultural heritage and Tertiary institutions such as Kwararafa University and Federal University Wukari. The Wukari Fish Festival is a notable event. Wukari's postal code is 670101, and the LGA is located around 7.8833° N latitude and 9.7833° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 60,804,802,088.17
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 630,499,009.66
-5.2%
January 2026
NGN 664,959,788.70
-5.9%
December 2025
NGN 706,872,670.47
+6.6%
November 2025
NGN 663,168,604.84
-13.0%
October 2025
NGN 762,605,784.83
+2.8%
September 2025
NGN 741,924,165.73
+0.0%

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