Dekina LGA, Kogi State

Dekina  Local Government Area (LGA) with its headquarters in the town of Dekina in Kogi East Senatorial District. It comprises towns and villages such as Ologba, Ulaja, Oduate, Adoloko, Olowa, Ijoji, Agala, Birdu, and Acharu. Covering 2,461 km², Dekina LGA had a 2006 census population of 260,968, projected to reach 351,700 in 2022, with a density of 142.9/km².  A number of colourful festivals are held in Dekina LGA such as the Egbe festival and the Igala cultural festival. Popular landmarks in Dekina LGA include the campus of the Kogi state University. It lies at 7°35′N 7°12′E, and uses the 272 postal code.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN59,774,148,033.64
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN636,755,326.15
-6.8%
January 2026
NGN683,318,809.05
-6.7%
December 2025
NGN732,295,393.19
+8.8%
November 2025
NGN673,085,838.92
-10.1%
October 2025
NGN748,307,970.26
-1.1%
September 2025
NGN757,013,325.65
+0.0%

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