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FAAC shares N903.4bn September allocation to FG, states, LGs

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared the sum of N903.480 billion September 2023 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils.

A communique issued by the FAAC at its October 2023 meeting, in Abuja, on Tuesday, indicated that the N903.480 billion total distributable revenue was earned into the Federation Account Revenue,  last month.

It comprised distributable statutory revenue of N423.012 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N 282.666 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N10.989 billion, and Exchange Difference revenue of N 186.813 billion.

According to the communique, total revenue of N1. 594 trillion was available in September 2023.

Total deductions for cost of collection was N54.426 billion; total transfers and refunds were N347.857 billion, while savings stood at N289.000 billion.

Gross statutory revenue of N 1014.953 billion was received for September 2023.

This was higher than the N891.934 billion received in August 2023 by N123.019 billion.

The gross revenue available from the Value Added Tax (VAT) was N303.550 billion, which was N42.117  lower than the N345.727 billion available in August.

Details of the distribution showed that from the N903.480 billion total distributable revenue, the Federal Government received a total of N320.543 billion, State Governments received N287.071 billion, while the Local Government Councils received N210.900 billion.

A total of N84.966 billion (13% of mineral revenue) was shared with the oil-producing states as derivation revenue.

From the N423.012 billion distributable statutory revenue, the Federal Government received N190.849 billion, the State Governments received N96.801 billion and the Local Government Councils received N74.629 billion.

The sum of N60.733 billion (13% of mineral revenue) was shared with the relevant States as derivation revenue.

The Federal Government received N42.400 billion from the N282. 666 billion proceeds of the VAT.

The State Governments received N141.333 billion, while the Local Government Councils received N98.933 billion.

The N10.989 billion Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) was shared as follows: the Federal Government received N1.648 billion, the State Governments received N5.495 billion and the Local Government Councils received N3.846 billion.

The Federal Government received N85.647 billion from the N186.813 billion Exchange Difference revenue.

The State Governments received N43.442 billion, and the Local Government Councils received N33.491 billion.

The sum of N24.233 billion (13% of mineral revenue) went to the relevant States as derivation revenue.

The balance in the Excess Crude Account (ECA) was put at  $473,754.57.

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“Go and Verify”: How Sunday Umeha Is Redefining Representation in Ezeagu/Udi

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Rt. Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha has continued to distinguish himself not only as a grassroots politician but as a sound parliamentarian who clearly understands the true essence of legislative representation and public service.

Since emerging as the Member representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Umeha has consistently demonstrated capacity, vision, and commitment both on the floor of the National Assembly and within his constituency.

Unlike many politicians whose promises disappear after elections, Rt. Hon. Umeha has steadily transformed his campaign mantra, “Go and Verify,” into practical realities visible across communities in Ezeagu and Udi Federal Constituency.

From road construction to solar-powered streetlights, classroom projects, healthcare interventions, agricultural empowerment, scholarships, boreholes, and youth development programmes, his stewardship has remained rooted in service delivery and measurable impact.

Observers say one of the strongest qualities that separates Umeha from many lawmakers is his deep understanding of parliamentary responsibilities. Through strategic bills and motions, he has continued to show that representation goes beyond rhetoric and political appearances.

Among several notable legislative efforts, he sponsored bills seeking the establishment of a Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skill Acquisition in Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency, reforms in the education sector through the abolition of levies in public basic schools, mandatory insurance protection for NYSC members, and the establishment of a National Football Academy.

He also sponsored motions addressing critical national concerns, including the investigation into the gruesome killing of Nigerians by soldiers in Enugu State and the urgent completion of the Karshi/Apo Road project in Abuja to ease traffic congestion.

Political analysts note that these interventions reflect a lawmaker who understands that effective representation must combine constituency development with strong legislative advocacy.

Many constituents equally commend him for remaining faithful to the promises he made during his campaigns. Across the constituency, residents point to completed and ongoing projects as evidence that the lawmaker has not reneged on his commitments to the people.

Beyond governance and legislative duties, Rt. Hon. Umeha also played significant roles in efforts aimed at restoring sanity, stability, and internal cohesion within the Labour Party before his eventual defection to the APC.

Sources within the political space in Enugu State revealed that Umeha consistently pushed for peace, unity, and institutional order within the party during periods of internal crisis and leadership disagreements. His interventions were said to be driven by the desire to protect the interests of party members and preserve the integrity of the platform.

However, following prolonged internal challenges and unresolved structural issues within the Labour Party, the federal lawmaker eventually moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a decision many political observers described as strategic and inevitable.

Despite the political transition, supporters insist that his focus has remained unchanged — delivering quality representation, empowering constituents, and sustaining developmental projects across Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency.

For many residents, Rt. Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha represents a rare blend of grassroots leadership, legislative competence, humility, and political responsibility.

And across the constituency, the verdict from many communities remains simple:

“He promised, and he delivered.”

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