Buji L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Buji Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Gantsa . The LGA encompasses several towns and villages, including Buji-Kudu, Tijio, Gantsa, Churban, Madabe, Kawaya, Ahoto, and Falgeri . Covering an area of 607.4 km², Buji LGA had a population of 97,284 as recorded in the 2006 census, which is projected to grow to 167,300 by 2022, resulting in a population density of 275.4 people per km²  . The economy of Buji LGA thrives on agriculture, with the cultivation of crops such as cotton and groundnuts being prominent. Hunting and animal rearing are also significant economic activities in the area. Additionally, Buji is renowned for the production and sales of groundnut cake, a popular delicacy in the region . The postal code for Buji LGA is 721, and its geographical coordinates are 11.5791°N, 9.72°E .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN40,621,156,736.34
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN530,709,145.27
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN450,239,609.49
-15.2%
March 2025
NGN433,741,146.52
-3.7%
February 2025
NGN390,166,989.95
-10.0%
January 2025
NGN459,265,677.05
+17.7%
November 2024
NGN385,336,444.09
-16.1%

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