A council’s allocation and a state government’s allocation are different figures. Delta residents need the council-level records to ask the people responsible for their local spending the right questions.

The July 2026 Delta local government allocations total approximately ₦20.05 billion, according to Newsivic’s compilation of official net allocation tables. The figures cover 25 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

Ughelli North has the largest recorded allocation at approximately ₦1.01 billion. At the other end, Patani records approximately ₦669.83 million. The difference is about ₦340.43 million.

Together, Ughelli North, Warri North and Burutu account for 14.1% of this group’s July net allocation. That is a share of funding, not a performance ranking.

Where different agencies claim involvement in the same project, ask for the council’s precise contribution. Record the amount, purpose and recipient of each payment.

Delta local government allocations by council

Local government council	July 2026 net allocation in NGN
Aniocha North	716,071,404.86
Aniocha South	762,702,327.09
Bomadi	684,083,599.26
Burutu	880,594,658.29
Ethiope East	832,572,632.77
Ethiope West	844,598,754.23
Ika North East	865,046,569.68
Ika South	828,079,475.40
Isoko North	794,009,098.88
Isoko South	876,255,820.71
Ndokwa East	752,643,655.71
Ndokwa West	782,521,320.02
Okpe	740,044,429.42
Oshimili North	726,646,777.80
Oshimili South	771,453,223.44
Patani	669,832,876.50
Sapele	796,167,503.86
Udu	807,482,921.27
Ughelli North	1,010,263,318.97
Ughelli South	849,278,321.58
Ukwuani	718,869,946.84
Uvwie	809,516,100.30
Warri North	943,045,370.64
Warri South	811,999,423.46
Warri South-West	774,090,626.30
Total	20,047,870,157.28

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.

Delta residents can start with one request

Delta residents, follow your council’s own share. Ask officials to identify what it funded and share the documents that make responsibility clear.

Use the Delta 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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