Obi LGA, Nasarawa State

Obi LGA, headquartered in Obi town, falls under the Nasarawa South Senatorial District. Created in 1996, Obi covers about 1,500 square kilometers and has a population of around 148,874 (2006 census). Agriculture, especially yam and millet farming, forms the backbone of its economy. Obi is known for the Agwatashi festival, a major cultural event. Its postal code is 950103, with coordinates at approximately 8.3807° N latitude and 8.7215° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN46,106,538,803.98
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN521,486,017.90
-10.8%
January 2026
NGN584,922,653.35
-7.1%
December 2025
NGN629,914,659.62
+18.2%
November 2025
NGN533,107,316.32
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN599,227,331.47
-0.5%
September 2025
NGN602,097,629.71
+0.0%

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