Awe LGA, Nasarawa State

Awe Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Awe Town, falls under the Nasarawa South Senatorial District. Established in 1976, it covers an area of roughly 2,365 square kilometers. With a population of 104,422 (2006 census. Major economic activities include livestock farming, particularly cattle, and the cultivation of crops such as millet and sorghum. Awe is also notable for its rich Fulani cultural heritage. The LGA’s postal code is 951101, with coordinates at approximately 8.1065° N latitude and 9.1027° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,957,831,870.68
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN515,257,602.79
-9.7%
January 2026
NGN570,613,453.20
-6.5%
December 2025
NGN610,082,316.58
+16.4%
November 2025
NGN524,259,781.14
-10.4%
October 2025
NGN584,988,561.72
+0.3%
September 2025
NGN583,316,528.83
+0.0%

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