Local Governance Accountability Portal

The LGA portal was created by Agora Policy and partners with support from MacArthur Foundation to strengthen accountability and governance in Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. It provides free access federation allocations to the local councils from May 1999 till date as well as details of councils and their elected officials.

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FAAC Allocation

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LGA Profiles

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Gwadabawa LGA of Sokoto State
Population: 231,569
Gwadabawa Local Government Area is located in Sokoto East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Gwadabawa. The LGA includes the districts of Gwadabawa, Salame, Chimola, and Asara[1], encompassing several towns and villages such as Gidan Kaya, Mammande, Zugana, Wodai, Dan Abba, Gigani, Chaucha, and Alela [2]. Gwadabawa LGA covers...

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Illela LGA of Sokoto State
Population: 150,133
Illela Local Government Area is situated in Sokoto East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Illela[1]. The LGA shares a northern border with the Republic of Niger. It includes several towns and villages, such as Gidan Hamma, Kalmalo, Tozai, Gadan, Dango, Araba, Ketti, Tarke, and Damba [2]. Covering an area of 1,025 km², Illela...

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Latest Allocations Most Funded LGAs Least Funded LGAs Most Populated LGAs Least Populated LGAs Reset Filters

N3.88t

Total amount tracked

322

Months captured

774

LGAs covered

5,369+

LGA officials

LGA Resources

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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Faces At The Policy Conversation On Accountability In Local Governance
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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria

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