Toro L.G.A Of BAUCHI State

Toro Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Toro Town, is part of Bauchi South Senatorial District in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Created in 1976, it is one of the largest LGAs in Nigeria, covering 6,705 square kilometers. The population stood at 346,000 (2006 census) and is projected to have reached about 617,800 in 2022, giving a density of 72 people per square kilometer.


Agriculture dominates Toro’s economy, with crops such as rice, millet, and groundnuts, alongside cattle rearing and fishing. The area is also noted for its rich mineral deposits.


Key landmarks include the Toro Game Reserve and the College of Education, Toro. The area is historically significant, as it is named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria’s first Prime Minister.


Toro’s postal code is 740110, and it is geographically located at about 10.099100°N latitude and 9.218070 ° E longitude. The area is notable for ecotourism and cultural heritage sites.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN76,647,924,546.99
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN707,043,406.94
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN694,943,948.73
-1.7%
March 2025
NGN661,910,780.57
-4.8%
February 2025
NGN700,329,883.85
+5.8%
January 2025
NGN726,266,702.94
+3.7%
November 2024
NGN692,016,487.24
-4.7%

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