Sule Takarkar L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Sule Tankarkar. The LGA is part of the prestigious Gumel Emirate and shares a border with parts of Niger Republic. It includes several towns and villages such as Amanga, Danyardi, Togai, Jeke, Asayaya, Dangwanki, Maizuwo, and Matoya . Sule Tankarkar LGA covers an area of 1,268 km², with a population of 134,813 according to the 2006 census, projected to reach 231,800 in 2022 and a density of 182.7/km²  . The LGA is known for its markets, including the Sule Tankarkar main market, which serves as a center for the exchange of a wide variety of goods. Agriculture is a major economic activity in the area, with rice and sorghum being some of the key crops grown. Other important economic activities include animal rearing, crafts making, and hunting . The postal code for Sule Tankarkar LGA is 732 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN46,236,601,911.00
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN446,035,034.67
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN437,687,398.94
-1.9%
March 2025
NGN419,750,678.88
-4.1%
February 2025
NGN444,812,764.06
+6.0%
January 2025
NGN460,905,428.82
+3.6%
November 2024
NGN440,407,774.19
-4.4%

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