Ikara LGA, 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)
NGN48,970,824,122.12
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN485,031,739.77
-10.4%
January 2026
NGN541,120,066.43
-3.4%
December 2025
NGN560,265,195.18
+5.6%
November 2025
NGN530,437,770.54
-10.6%
October 2025
NGN593,222,028.63
-0.9%
September 2025
NGN598,708,817.33
+0.0%

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