Illela LGA, Sokoto State

Illela Local Government Area is situated in Sokoto East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Illela[1]. The LGA shares a northern border with the Republic of Niger. It includes several towns and villages, such as Gidan Hamma, Kalmalo, Tozai, Gadan, Dango, Araba, Ketti, Tarke, and Damba [2]. Covering an area of 1,025 km², Illela had a population of 150,133 as of the 2006 census, projected to grow to around 259,100 in 2022, resulting in a population density of approximately 252.8 people per km² [3]. The majority of residents belong to the Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups, with the Hausa language widely spoken in the area [4]. Illela LGA is economically active, notably hosting the popular Illela International Border Market, where a diverse range of goods are traded. Livestock farming is also prevalent, with residents raising horses, rams, and cows. Agriculture plays a significant role, with crops like guineacorn, millet, sorghum, and rice cultivated extensively [5]. The postal code of Illela LGA is 843, and its geographical coordinates are 13°43′57″N 5°18′1″E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,920,144,322.13
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN507,092,910.67
-9.8%
January 2026
NGN562,140,495.94
-1.3%
December 2025
NGN569,430,936.54
+10.9%
November 2025
NGN513,645,457.02
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN576,876,177.13
-2.9%
September 2025
NGN594,085,851.73
+0.0%

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