Binji L.G.A Of SOKOTO State

Binji Local Government Area is located in Sokoto North Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Binji[1]. It includes several towns and villages, such as Samama, Jamali, Gwazzai, Bunkari, Binji, Inname, and Maikulki[2]. Binji LGA shares a border with Niger Republic and is bordered by other LGAs within Sokoto State, including Silame, Tangaza, and Gudu [3]. It spans an area of approximately 1,082 km² and had a population of 104,274 as of the 2006 census, which was projected to increase to 180,000 in 2022, with a population density of 166.4 people per km² [4]. The majority of Binji LGA's population belongs to the Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups, and the primary languages spoken are Hausa and Fufulde[5]. Agriculture is the main economic activity, with crops such as sugarcane, millet, maize, and rice widely cultivated [6]. Livestock farming, including cattle, sheep, and goat rearing, is also common [7]. Other popular economic pursuits in Binji LGA include pottery, hunting, blacksmithing, and trade, with numerous local markets facilitating the exchange of goods and services [8]. The postal code of the area is 853, and it is located at coordinates 13°13′N 4°55′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN42,160,336,520.54
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN420,024,884.61
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN413,650,454.43
-1.5%
March 2025
NGN390,107,076.28
-5.7%
February 2025
NGN419,206,974.48
+7.5%
January 2025
NGN437,031,020.99
+4.3%
November 2024
NGN414,519,846.86
-5.2%

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