Gwaram L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Gwaram Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Gwaram. The LGA encompasses several towns and villages, including Fagam, Barebari, Gadama, Kwarko, Tsangarwa, Yayari, Rabadi, and Kwandako . Covering an area of 1,892 km², Gwaram LGA had a population of 271,368 at the 2006 census, with projections indicating a population of 466,600 in 2022, giving a population density of 246.6/km² . Agriculture is the primary economic activity in Gwaram, with crops such as cassava and date palm grown in substantial quantities. The area is also known for rearing animals like rams, camels, and horses. Additionally, Gwaram LGA is rich in mineral resources, including black clay, quartz, tin, gum Arabic, and Kaolin. The LGA is home to several markets, such as the Basirka and Sara markets, and the people engage in other important economic activities like fishing, handcraft, and hunting . The postal code for the area is 721102 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN59,918,007,508.73
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN574,706,368.73
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN562,406,929.33
-2.1%
March 2025
NGN538,422,331.00
-4.3%
February 2025
NGN570,735,094.13
+6.0%
January 2025
NGN593,104,408.93
+3.9%
November 2024
NGN563,945,981.43
-4.9%

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