A project announcement is a starting point, not a spending account. Anambra residents can welcome useful work while asking officials to explain its funding, cost and progress.

The July 2026 Anambra local government allocations total approximately ₦16.16 billion, according to Newsivic’s compilation of official net allocation tables. The figures cover 21 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

Idemili North has the largest recorded allocation at approximately ₦1.07 billion. At the other end, Dunukofia records approximately ₦644.78 million. The difference is about ₦422.19 million.

Together, Idemili North, Aguata and Ihiala account for 18.6% of this group’s July net allocation. That is a share of funding, not a performance ranking.

Where officials point to a completed project, request the contract value and payment record. This helps residents distinguish visible progress from the full financial account.

Anambra local government allocations by council

Local government council	July 2026 net allocation in NGN
Aguata	1,017,229,263.21
Anambra East	709,234,731.43
Anambra West	727,012,139.91
Aniocha	864,466,668.36
Awka North	669,799,809.43
Awka South	760,573,247.17
Ayamelum	714,406,906.87
Dunukofia	644,775,094.28
Ekwusigwo	711,296,817.32
Idemili North	1,066,964,170.59
Idemili South	773,165,138.55
Ihiala	915,268,262.01
Njikoka	702,294,482.08
Nnewi North	701,995,547.30
Nnewi South	815,986,172.71
Ogbaru	788,748,403.11
Onisha North	673,083,455.71
Onisha South	692,322,147.33
Orumba North	739,656,367.54
Orumba South	750,653,162.01
Oyi	724,971,528.12
Total	16,163,903,515.04

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.

Anambra residents can start with one request

Anambra communities, identify one council-funded project and follow its paperwork. Share verified progress, or document the questions officials still need to answer.

Use the Anambra 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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