Kai Ama L.G.A Of KWARA State

Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA), created in 1984, is headquartered in Kaiama, within the Kwara North senatorial district. It borders Oyo State to the south and Niger State to the north The major towns in the LGA include Kaiama, Banni, Kemanji, Kanikoro, Adena, Aboki, Woro, and Kugiji[1]. Covering an area of 8,460 km², the LGA had a population of 124,015 according to the 2006 census, which was projected to rise to 186,200 in 2022 with a density of 22.01/km² [2]. Kaiama LGA is recognized as one of Nigeria’s food baskets, producing significant quantities of agricultural products such as yams (and yam flour), guinea corn, soybeans, cassava, and beans[3]. Other key economic activities include trade and animal rearing. The area is also rich in mineral deposits such as Granite, Marble, and Dolomite. The LGA celebrates major festivals, including Gani, Zonkon Masquerade, and the Takan Dancers. Tourists can explore attractions like the Kanji Lake and the National Park[4]. The postal code for Kaiama LGA is 242[5].

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN55,311,804,619.50
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN510,727,234.38
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN525,452,208.45
+2.9%
March 2025
NGN458,319,406.80
-12.8%
February 2025
NGN502,557,059.26
+9.7%
January 2025
NGN547,336,024.16
+8.9%
November 2024
NGN493,368,693.91
-9.9%

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