Gagarawa L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Gagarawa Local Government Area (LGA) is in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in Gagarawa town. It includes towns and villages like Garin Ciroma, Yalawa, Madaka, Maiadua, Sarkin Dare, Kore Balatu, Medu, and Maidukilili . Covering 569 km², the LGA had a population of 82,153 in 2006, projected to grow to 141,300 by 2022, with a density of 248.2/km²  . Agriculture drives the economy, with crops like rice, beans, soybeans, and potatoes widely grown. Residents also rear animals such as cows, rams, and horses. Other activities include pottery, woodwork, blacksmithing, and hunting . A notable landmark is the Great Northern Agric Business Limited. The LGA’s postal code is 732.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN39,296,521,209.48
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN393,010,314.96
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN386,574,036.52
-1.6%
March 2025
NGN361,085,953.24
-6.6%
February 2025
NGN385,557,012.67
+6.8%
January 2025
NGN397,830,792.94
+3.2%
November 2024
NGN381,427,857.99
-4.1%

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