Silame LGA, Sokoto State

Silame Local Government Area is situated in Sokoto North Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Silame, located along the Sokoto River[1]. The LGA consists of several towns and villages, including Gande, Marafa, Maji, Labani, Katami, Kubodu, and Silame[2]. Covering an area of 738.2 km², Silame LGA had a population of 104,601 in the 2006 census, which was projected to reach 180,500 by 2022, resulting in a population density of 244.5 people per km² [3]. Farming is the primary economic activity in the area, with crops such as pepper, sorghum, beans, watermelon, onions, and guineacorn cultivated extensively. Trade also flourishes in Silame, with several markets serving as hubs for buying and selling a wide variety of goods. Other notable economic engagements include hunting and wood carving[4]. The postal code for Silame LGA is 853, and its geographical coordinates are 13°2′N 4°51′E[5].



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN41,628,640,987.63
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN479,451,663.50
-9.3%
January 2026
NGN528,596,996.72
+0.2%
December 2025
NGN527,480,947.47
+9.7%
November 2025
NGN480,902,314.86
-10.6%
October 2025
NGN537,852,771.90
-2.5%
September 2025
NGN551,512,825.71
+0.0%

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