When residents pool money for a community need, they usually want to know who contributed and what was bought. Cross River’s public funds deserve the same practical attention to records.

The July 2026 Cross River local government allocations total approximately ₦12.90 billion, according to Newsivic’s compilation of official net allocation tables. The figures cover 18 local governments. They represent the councils’ combined allocation, not a separate allocation to the state government.

These are July disbursements only, covering June revenue shared in July. They are not cumulative receipts for 2026.

What the council figures show

Akpabuyo has the largest recorded allocation at approximately ₦829.70 million. At the other end, Bakassi records approximately ₦548.54 million. The difference is about ₦281.16 million.

Together, Akpabuyo, Akamkpa and Boki account for 19.0% of this group’s July net allocation. That is a share of funding, not a performance ranking.

If a community also contributed to a project, ask officials to distinguish public funding from residents’ contributions. This avoids giving either source the wrong credit.

Cross River local government allocations by council

Local government council	July 2026 net allocation in NGN
Abi	691,071,793.87
Akamkpa	809,366,182.89
Akpabuyo	829,697,671.60
Bakassi	548,539,051.41
Bekwara	643,902,299.74
Biase	730,321,492.43
Boki	807,105,217.69
Calabar Municipal	689,891,378.51
Calabar South	723,226,256.55
Etung	580,842,618.72
Ikom	744,288,219.20
Obanliku	656,781,424.19
Obubra	723,684,794.64
Obudu	693,890,341.56
Odukpani	766,080,150.35
Ogaja	727,869,686.09
Yakurr	738,847,641.39
Yala	793,501,397.47
Total	12,898,907,618.30

Source: Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation tables published through the NBS FAAC catalogue. Figures are net allocations in naira, rounded to two decimal places.

Ask for the receipt and spending records

First, ask officials what the council actually received and when it arrived. The allocation table does not independently confirm a bank credit. Any difference between the published figure and actual receipts needs an explanation.

Next, request salaries, operating costs, project payments and the closing balance. For a project payment, ask who received it, what it covered and what work remains. Existing obligations may explain spending, but officials should support the explanation with records.

Check the response against dated documents and observations. Recognise completed work. Where a question remains unanswered, describe the missing information without presenting suspicion as proof of theft.

Cross River residents can start with one request

Cross River communities, document one shared project and ask what the council paid towards it. Send Newsivic the evidence and the official explanation.

Use the Cross River local government allocations table to name the council and amount in your request. Ask for receipts, major payments and project progress. Keep a copy of the question and the reply.

Comment with your council’s name and the spending question you want answered. Send Newsivic dates, locations, clear photographs, supporting documents and any official response. Share this article with your community association and invite others to follow up.

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