Residents should not have to wait for an election before asking about council spending. Benue’s July allocation records offer a concrete basis for questions that matter between campaigns.

The July 2026 Benue local government allocations total approximately ₦18.07 billion, according to Newsivic’s compilation of official net allocation tables. The figures cover 23 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

Gboko has the largest recorded allocation at approximately ₦1.03 billion. At the other end, Tarka records approximately ₦620.19 million. The difference is about ₦407.45 million.

Together, Gboko, Kwande and Makurdi account for 15.7% of this group’s July net allocation. That is a share of funding, not a performance ranking.

Submit a dated request and keep a copy. A record of what was asked, when it was asked and how officials replied makes later reporting more precise.

Benue local government allocations by council

Local government council	July 2026 net allocation in NGN
Ado	790,732,055.17
Agatu	703,591,745.80
Apa	681,504,946.72
Buruku	806,888,104.35
Gboko	1,027,642,478.64
Guma	835,480,211.31
Gwer East	795,247,643.58
Gwer West	702,330,026.26
Katsina Ala	865,055,716.95
Konshisha	833,156,840.28
Kwande	923,757,180.02
Logo	743,805,197.25
Makurdi	891,536,863.78
Obi	661,714,508.83
Ogbadibo	695,093,066.56
Ohimini	633,108,796.97
Oju	782,004,199.56
Okpokwu	750,687,451.07
Otukpo	868,108,710.63
Tarka	620,190,716.71
Ukum	820,767,858.57
Ushongo	795,535,472.61
Vandeikya	843,113,818.30
Total	18,071,053,609.91

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.

Benue residents can start with one request

Benue communities, make the first request this week. Name your council, ask for its July account and tell Newsivic what officials provide.

Use the Benue 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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