Dange Shuni L.G.A Of SOKOTO State

Dange Shuni Local Government Area is located in Sokoto South Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Danje[1]. The LGA encompasses several towns and villages, including Shuni, Hausawa Maiwa, Tudun-Yando, Dange, and Rikina[2]. It covers an area of 1,126 km² and had a population of 193,443 according to the 2006 census, projected to grow to 333,900 by 2022, resulting in a density of 296.6 people per km² [3]. The majority of residents in Dange Shuni LGA are of Fulani descent, and the predominant languages spoken are Hausa and Fufulde. The area is culturally rich, hosting festivals like the Halbi and Shan Gumba festivals. Agriculture is the primary occupation, with a variety of crops cultivated by the local population. Additionally, hunting and fishing contribute to the economy, along with a thriving trade sector centered around local markets such as the Shuni and Gajara markets [4]. The postal code for Dange Shuni LGA is 852, and it is situated at coordinates 12°51′N 5°21′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN51,924,134,906.77
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN511,183,934.59
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN503,225,732.15
-1.6%
March 2025
NGN475,083,445.99
-5.6%
February 2025
NGN509,615,513.22
+7.3%
January 2025
NGN530,684,763.77
+4.1%
November 2024
NGN503,854,360.44
-5.1%

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