Kiri-Kasamma L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Kiri Kasama Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Jigawa North-East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Kiri Kasama. It shares borders with Birniwa, Malam Maduri, Guri, and Auyo LGAs. The LGA consists of towns and villages such as Madachi, Tarabu, Fandum, Bulunchai, Tsheguwa, Doleri, Gayin, and Kirika Samma . Spanning an area of 807.6 km², the LGA had a population of 192,583 in 2006, projected to reach 331,200 in 2022, with a population density of 410.1/km² . Agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy, with the cultivation of various crops and the rearing of animals like cows and rams being prominent. Other key economic activities include hunting, trade, and blacksmithing . Notably, the 1994 Nigeria Airways Flight 9805 crash occurred near Kiri Kasama . The postal code of the area is 731 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,682,494,918.57
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN474,787,382.55
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN462,319,446.90
-2.6%
March 2025
NGN443,867,806.84
-4.0%
February 2025
NGN469,763,848.57
+5.8%
January 2025
NGN490,458,079.49
+4.4%
November 2024
NGN463,188,664.15
-5.6%

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