Gwandu L.G.A Of KEBBI State

Gwandu Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Birnin Kebbi and constitutes one of the four emirates comprising Kebbi State. Established in the 16th century by the Kabbawa people, Gwandu rose to prominence during the Fulani jihad, serving as the capital of the Fulani empire from 1815 until the British colonization in 1903. The LGA's population was recorded at 151,077 in the 2006 census, with projections for 2022 estimating a population of 258,100. Covering an area of 1,010 square kilometers, the LGA has a population density of 255.4 inhabitants per square kilometer based on 2022 estimates. Its geographical coordinates are 12°30′8″N 4°38′33″E.Gwandu town, the administrative headquarters of Gwandu LGA, is located within the Kebbi Central Senatorial District. Historically, Gwandu held significant importance as an emirate within the Sokoto Caliphate and continues to be a vital cultural center. The town houses the tomb of Sheikh Abdullahi Fodio, a site of historical significance. The postal code of Gwandu is 860

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,981,579,659.16
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN450,676,392.44
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN443,557,453.77
-1.6%
March 2025
NGN417,369,068.29
-5.9%
February 2025
NGN445,676,675.45
+6.8%
January 2025
NGN463,872,252.64
+4.1%
November 2024
NGN433,554,639.52
-6.5%

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