Lere L.G.A Of KADUNA State

Lere Local Government Area (LGA), headquartered in Saminaka, is situated within the Kaduna North Senatorial District of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Encompassing a substantial land area of 2,231 square kilometers, the LGA had a population of approximately 339,740 residents according to the 2006 census. Current projections for 2022 estimate the population to be 501,900, resulting in a population density of roughly 190.5 people per square kilometer. Lere LGA shares borders with several other administrative regions. To the west and south, it borders Kauru LGA; to the northwest, Kubau LGA. Its northern boundary abuts Doguwa LGA in Kano State, while its eastern border meets Toro LGA in Bauchi State. To the southeast, Lere LGA shares a border with Bassa LGA in Plateau State/Lere's economy relies heavily on agriculture, with crops like maize, potatoes, and sorghum grown for both local use and export. Livestock farming further boosts the economy and local diets. Trade, particularly in agricultural products, is a major economic driver in the area.One of Lere's most notable landmarks are the Saminaka Hills which is a major source of attraction for visitors in the state. The postal code for Lere is 810, further identifying it within the national postal system.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN67,141,750,194.09
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN630,803,168.36
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN621,222,978.41
-1.5%
March 2025
NGN585,484,682.59
-5.8%
February 2025
NGN628,248,137.82
+7.3%
January 2025
NGN654,596,383.00
+4.2%
November 2024
NGN612,771,059.38
-6.4%

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