Kafin Hausa L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Kafin Hausa Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Jigawa North-East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Kafin Hausa. The LGA includes towns and villages such as Bulangu, Kafin Hausa, Maruwa, Gafasa, Majawa, Kaigamari, Shakato, and Baushe . It covers an area of 1,463 km² and had a population of 267,284 at the 2006 census, projected to reach 459,400 in 2022, with a population density of 314.2/km² . Trade plays a central role in the economy of Kafin Hausa LGA, with the area hosting several markets, including the Kafin Hausa Central Market, where a variety of commodities are exchanged. Additionally, the rearing and selling of domestic animals such as camels and horses is a significant economic activity in the region. Farming also contributes to the local economy, with various crops cultivated across the LGA . One of the prominent landmarks in the area is the Jigawa State University, Kafin Hausa . The postal code for Kafin Hausa LGA is 731 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN56,992,775,132.32
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN564,896,318.97
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN551,862,145.41
-2.3%
March 2025
NGN528,606,355.62
-4.2%
February 2025
NGN560,114,693.52
+6.0%
January 2025
NGN583,029,257.38
+4.1%
November 2024
NGN552,983,312.28
-5.2%

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