Ikara L.G.A Of KADUNA State

Ikara Local Government Area (LGA), with administrative headquarters in Ikara Town, is located in the Kaduna North Senatorial District of Nigeria. Established in 1976, the LGA is historically and socio-economically significant within the region. The 2006 census recorded a population of 194,723. However, by 2022, the estimated population had grown to 287,700, leading to an increased population density of 277.2 inhabitants per square kilometer. Encompassing a land area of 853 square kilometers, the LGA's population distribution is moderately dispersed across its rural and semi-urban settlements.Agriculture forms the backbone of Ikara’s economy, with groundnut and cotton farming as its major agricultural activities. Ikara is home to a notable landmark: the Ikara Tomato Processing Company. The postal code for Ikara is 811. The geographical coordinates for Ikara are 11°11′N 8°14′E

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN51,764,627,421.01
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN455,277,356.35
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN477,864,570.25
+5.0%
March 2025
NGN437,658,467.95
-8.4%
February 2025
NGN500,983,704.99
+14.5%
January 2025
NGN498,834,059.79
-0.4%
November 2024
NGN488,538,958.41
-2.1%

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria