Dutse L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Dutse Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa South-West Senatorial District. It is made up of several towns and villages, including Gidan Dugus, Wangara, Fagoji, Baranda, Zobiya, Madobi, Kawaye, Jidawa, and Dagwaje . Spanning a landmass of 1,089 km², Dutse LGA had an estimated population of 251,135 in 2006, projected to rise to 431,800 in 2022, with a population density of 396.6/km² . The economy of Dutse LGA is driven by diverse activities. Fishing plays a significant role, alongside large-scale crop cultivation, with a variety of crops grown in the region. Animal husbandry, hunting, and trade are also important, with the Central Market Dutse serving as a hub for commerce. The presence of the Jifatu Group of Companies' food processing plant boosts the area's economic growth . Dutse is home to several prominent institutions, including: Federal University, Dutse, established in November 2011, Jigawa State Polytechnic, with its College of Business and Management Studies located in Dutse, and a Research Institute for Date Palm (Sub-Station) .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN54,012,309,448.48
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN397,792,389.70
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN454,624,353.93
+14.3%
March 2025
NGN445,012,360.57
-2.1%
February 2025
NGN537,021,008.65
+20.7%
January 2025
NGN508,592,232.13
-5.3%
November 2024
NGN530,270,692.18
+4.3%

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