Gada LGA, Sokoto State

Gada Local Government Area is located in Sokoto East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Gada. It shares a northern border with the Niger Republic and encompasses several towns and villages, including Kyadawa-Holai, Ilah-Dukamaje, Gilbadi, Kaffe, Tsitse, Kadadi, Kadassaka, Kaddi, Kiri, and Kwarma[1]. Covering an area of 1,414 km², Gada LGA had a population of 249,051 as of the 2006 census, with a projected increase to 429,900 in 2022, resulting in a population density of 304.0 people per km² [2]. The majority of Gada’s inhabitants are of Hausa and Fulani heritage, with Hausa and Fufulde being the primary languages spoken [3]. Agriculture is a key economic activity in the area, focusing on crops such as onions, rice, sorghum, and millet. Animal rearing also contributes significantly to the economy, with livestock such as donkeys, rams, and cattle raised in the region. Trade flourishes in Gada LGA, especially with the presence of the Gada International Market, where a wide range of commodities are traded[4]. The postal code for Gada LGA is 843, and it is situated at coordinates 13°46′N 5°40′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN54,197,046,296.18
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN598,109,402.01
-9.2%
January 2026
NGN658,507,619.35
-4.0%
December 2025
NGN685,907,823.44
+10.9%
November 2025
NGN618,395,539.24
-10.9%
October 2025
NGN694,010,480.44
-2.9%
September 2025
NGN715,100,347.75
+0.0%

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