Birnin Kudu L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Birnin Kudu Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa South-West Senatorial District. The LGA comprises several towns and villages, including Badingu, Warawade, Yalwan Damai, Nafara, Lafiya, Kantoga, Chiyako, and Fada . Spanning an area of 1,451 km², Birnin Kudu had a population of 314,108 as of the 2006 census, making it the most populous local government in Jigawa State. This population was projected to grow further to 540,100 in 2022, resulting in a density of 372.2 people per km²  . Agriculture is the primary economic activity in the area, with crops like groundnuts, millet, sorghum, cotton, and cowpea grown extensively . Cattle rearing is also significant, while other occupations include hunting, sculpting, pottery, and textile weaving . Birnin Kudu is renowned for its educational institutions, including the historic Government College Birnin Kudu, established in 1951, which has produced prominent leaders and businessmen, such as Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa. The area also hosts notable establishments such as JiPharm (Jigawa State Pharmacy), the Farm Center Medium Security Prison, Federal Medical Center, State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Nakudu Institute of Agriculture, and College of Post Basic Midwifery . Additionally, Birnin Kudu is home to the tallest flag in West Africa, located at Mallam Alu Fertilizer Industry  and the ancient Dutsen Habude Cave . Festivals celebrated in the area include the Kokawa festival . The postal code of Birnin Kudu LGA is 721, and its geographical coordinates are 11.45°N 9.475°E .


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN62,189,525,795.76
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN605,847,488.40
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN591,867,377.54
-2.3%
March 2025
NGN566,606,216.77
-4.3%
February 2025
NGN600,497,890.03
+6.0%
January 2025
NGN625,101,983.18
+4.1%
November 2024
NGN592,765,432.02
-5.2%

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