Birnin -Kebbi L.G.A Of KEBBI State

Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area (LGA), situated along the Sokoto River, is the capital city of Kebbi State and the Administrative headquarters of the Gwandu Emirate. The LGA's population was 268,620 in 2006. The projected population for 2022 is 458,900. The LGA covers an area of 1,037 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of 442.7 people per square kilometer (based on the 2022 projection).Until the seat of power was relocated to Argungu in 1831, this Fulani-majority city served as the capital of the Kebbi Emirate. In 1991, Birnin Kebbi assumed its current role as the capital of the newly established Kebbi State. The city's economic significance is underscored by its function as a central hub for agricultural produce, serving as a collection point for peanuts and rice, and as a major market center for a diverse range of commodities including millet, sorghum, rice, fish, goats, and cattle. Additionally, Birnin Kebbi is the location of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic. It is also the location of the National Cereals And Rice Research Institute. The city's postal code is 860101.  Its geographical coordinates are 12°27′13″N 4°12′01″E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN63,968,926,571.66
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN615,996,479.21
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN611,021,956.78
-0.8%
March 2025
NGN575,196,979.17
-5.9%
February 2025
NGN614,574,433.74
+6.8%
January 2025
NGN633,697,908.48
+3.1%
November 2024
NGN603,042,109.80
-4.8%

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