Dandume L.G.A Of KATSINA State

Dandume, a Local Government Area situated in Katsina State, Nigeria, is headquartered in the town of Dandume. Its geographic coordinates are 11°27′30″N 7°07′37″E. Established in 1996, Dandume LGA covers a land area of 524.3 square kilometers and has a postal address of 830.The population of Dandume LGA was recorded as 145,323 in the 2006 census. However, projections for 2022 estimate the population to have grown to 259,700, resulting in a population density of approximately 495.3 people per square kilometer.The economy of Dandume LGA is primarily driven by agriculture. The fertile land supports the cultivation of various crops, including cocoyam, rice, beans, groundnuts, soybeans, pepper, and potatoes. Trade also plays a significant role in the local economy, with markets such as the Dandume Grain Market serving as important hubs for buying and selling agricultural produce.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN46,679,738,846.96
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN443,858,167.65
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN437,682,454.11
-1.4%
March 2025
NGN409,837,107.30
-6.4%
February 2025
NGN449,191,421.82
+9.6%
January 2025
NGN463,018,476.45
+3.1%
November 2024
NGN448,850,430.08
-3.1%

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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