Jama'Are L.G.A Of BAUCHI State

Jama'are Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Jama'are Town, is part of the Bauchi North Senatorial District. Traditionally founded in 1811 by Muhammadu Wabi I, a leader in the Fulani jihad (holy war) led by Usman dan Fodio. It covers 341.6 square kilometers and had a population of about 117,482 (2006 census) and projected to be 209,800 by 2022, resulting in a density of 71 people per square kilometer.

Jama'are's economy revolves around agriculture, focusing on crops like rice, sugarcane, and vegetables. The Jama'are River supports fishing activities and provides water for irrigation.

The Jama'are Emirate is an important cultural institution, and the town is known for the Jama'are River Valley. The Federal College of Education Jama'are was founded in 2020.

The postal code for Jama'are is 751107, with geo-coordinates at approximately 11.706180° N latitude and 9.858500° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN41,555,875,810.21
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN411,525,674.57
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN398,122,337.03
-3.3%
March 2025
NGN381,661,452.38
-4.1%
February 2025
NGN400,906,985.31
+5.0%
January 2025
NGN422,685,646.25
+5.4%
November 2024
NGN392,818,843.24
-7.1%

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