Koko/Besse L.G.A Of KEBBI State

Koko/Besse is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Kebbi State, Nigeria, with its administrative headquarters located in the town of Koko. This LGA falls under the Kebbi North Senatorial District. The town of Koko was founded by Mallam Mamman Dan-Gindi, a grandson of Mallam Abdulsalami Bagimbane, and is predominantly inhabited by the Gimbanawa and Fulani ethnic groups. Koko/Besse Local Government Area, situated within the Gwandu Emirate, is one of the four emirate councils in Kebbi State. The LGA encompasses several towns and villages, including Bakoshi, Besse, Takware, Lani, Dulmeru, Dada, and Hirini.  The population was recorded as 154,818 in the 2006 census. The projected population for 2022 is 264,500, with a population density of 196.2 per square kilometer. The total area of Koko/Besse LGA is 1,348 square kilometers. Economically, Koko/Besse is vibrant, with a significant portion of its population engaged in agriculture. The region is known for producing crops such as sugarcane and rice. Additionally, the Koko central market serves as a hub for trade, where various commodities are bought and sold. The postal code of the area is 871

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,601,893,409.24
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN463,282,204.48
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN456,925,713.88
-1.4%
March 2025
NGN429,847,762.98
-5.9%
February 2025
NGN459,144,923.10
+6.8%
January 2025
NGN476,819,392.85
+3.8%
November 2024
NGN447,370,803.34
-6.2%

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