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FG, States, LGAs Share ₦1.424tn December 2024 Revenue
By Favour Bibaikefie
The Federal, states, and local government councils have collectively received 1.424 trillion naira as revenue for December 2024, according to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The distribution took place during the January 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja.
This information was revealed in a statement by Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).
The total distributed revenue included ₦386.124 billion from statutory allocations, ₦604.872 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), ₦31.211 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and ₦402.714 billion from exchange rate differences.
The FAAC communiqué stated that the gross revenue for December 2024 stood at ₦2.310 trillion. Of this, ₦84.780 billion was deducted as the cost of collection, while transfers, interventions, and refunds accounted for ₦801.175 billion.
The gross statutory revenue for December 2024 was ₦1.226 trillion, marking a significant decrease of ₦600.988 billion compared to November 2024, which recorded ₦1.827 trillion. However, VAT revenue saw an increase, with ₦649.561 billion available in December, surpassing November’s ₦628.973 billion by ₦20.588 billion.
This report underscores the variations in revenue generation and distribution across months.
IduwiniVoice Adds
Ambassador Tom Ebiakpo Willy has extended warm Yuletide greetings to his family, friends, and the entire Ijaw Nation, urging unity, peace, and renewed commitment to shared values as the year draws to a close.
In his Christmas message, Amb. Willy expressed gratitude to God for life, preservation, and the bonds that hold families and communities together. He described the Yuletide as a season that reflects love, sacrifice, and togetherness, calling on everyone to uphold these virtues in their daily lives.
He also commended the Ijaw people for their resilience and cultural pride, encouraging them to remain united and peaceful in the pursuit of progress and development. Amb. Willy concluded by wishing all a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, good health, and greater opportunities.
By: Divine Perezide
Amatu-1&2 communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State will come alive on December 29, 2025, as top entertainer Chief Kingsley A. Takemebo (DJ Leader Marrow) headlines the Amatu Unit end-of-year party organised by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited.
The event, according to the programme sighted by Iduwini Ibe Reporters, will be coordinated by Comrade Ebi O. Rames, former Chairman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Iduwini Clan Central Zone, who chairs the Planning Committee.
Renowned Niger Delta philanthropist Chief (Hon.) Berry Negerese will serve as Chairman of the Occasion, while the Royal Fathers of the Day are HRH Dr. Decca E. Keredei, Amananawei of Amatu 1 Community, and HRH Eric Ebifiegbenne, representing Amatu 2 Community as Special Guest of Honour.
The celebration will feature rich side attractions, including inter-quarters canoe races, female football clashes-Agge vs. Ezetu and Ogbotobo vs. Ekeremor-and cultural dance competitions for both male and female groups. Chief hosts of the occasion are the Amatu Unit coordinators of Tantita, Mr. Man Job and Mr. Firstboy Job.
This is coming in the wake of many other events to mark the yuletide as Amatu will also play host National Union of Ekeremor Local Government Students Worldwide (NUES) holds its 22nd Annual Elective Convention from December 28-30, 2025, themed “Empowering Minds Through Education, Shaping the Future.”
Organisers are using this medium to invite the general public to join both celebrations, with activities peaking on December 29.
IduwiniVoice Social
The Indorowei family of Liomoni Quarters, Okunwei family of Ewodeware Quarters, Donye of Azina-ware Quarters, all of Ofougbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu LGA announce the burial ceremony of their illustrious son and father, Late Capt. Edward Olayerinmene Forcados, who passed at the age of 84.
Service of Songs:
4pm, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his residence, Efosa Street, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun
Funeral Rites:
10am, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, body leaves Ame Specialist Hospital Mortuary for his hometown, Ofougbene via MillarJetty, for funeral rites and Interment.
An All-night Social Wake-keeping follows from 7pm till dawn.
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