A new report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Ebonyi State ranked among the lowest beneficiaries of the 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements. According to the data, FAAC shared a total of ₦4.587 trillion to Nigeria’s 36 states between January and August 2025, highlighting wide disparities in federal revenue distribution.
Delta State emerged as the highest earner with ₦423.85 billion, followed closely by Rivers State with ₦388.76 billion, and Akwa Ibom with ₦348.62 billion. These oil-producing states collectively received over ₦1 trillion, reflecting the advantage of the 13% oil derivation and the economic weight of the Niger Delta region.
Bayelsa ranked fourth with ₦306.88 billion, while Lagos—Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and the only non-oil state in the top five—received ₦289.31 billion. Kano State, the most populous in the country, followed with ₦195.12 billion.
In contrast, Ebonyi State received ₦112.19 billion, placing it among the lowest recipients nationwide. Only Ogun State earned less, with ₦110.35 billion. Other states with low allocations include Nasarawa (₦113.22 billion), Kogi (₦114.27 billion), and Taraba (₦115.03 billion). The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) received ₦121.85 billion, positioning it in the lower half of the allocation table.
Analysts say the figures highlight longstanding revenue imbalances among Nigerian states, shaped by derivation rights, population size, and varying levels of economic activity. Non-oil states—particularly in the North and South-East—continue to receive significantly lower FAAC payments due to the absence of oil derivation and limited industrial output.
The trend mirrors fiscal developments from 2024, when FAAC disbursements exceeded ₦15 trillion following increased oil earnings and stronger tax collection by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Despite the growth, many states remain heavily reliant on federal transfers to fund capital projects, pay workers, and run essential services.
The widening gap has intensified discussions around restructuring, fiscal federalism, and the urgent need for states to boost their internally generated revenue (IGR). Some South-West and North-West states have renewed calls for reforms that would reduce dependence on FAAC.
Meanwhile, oil-producing states continue pushing for stricter action against crude oil theft, insisting that production losses directly affect their monthly federal allocations. The Federal Government has assured that improved surveillance and pipeline security remain a priority to stabilize national revenue.
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