Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto State

Tambuwal Local Government Area is situated in Sokoto South Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Tambuwal at coordinates 12°24′00″N 4°40′00″E[1]. The LGA comprises several towns and villages, including Ganuwa, Dagon Daji, Jabo, Sanyinna, Gindi, Bakaya, Modo, Nabaguda, and Shabra[2]. Spanning an area of 1,844 km², Tambuwal  LGA had a population of 225,917 according to the 2006 census, projected to grow to 389,900 by 2022. This population increase brings the density to approximately 211.4 people per km² [3]. The area is well-known for its agricultural activities, particularly the cultivation of rice, millet, and soybeans. Animal husbandry also thrives in the LGA, with residents rearing cows, goats, camels, and rams. Other significant economic activities include fishing, blacksmithing, and pottery[4]. Tambuwal LGA is also renowned for its cultural heritage, highlighted by the annual Romo Fishing Festival[5]. The postal code of Tambuwal LGA is 850.



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN52,975,557,584.26
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN583,472,929.01
-9.0%
January 2026
NGN641,027,336.18
-3.5%
December 2025
NGN664,127,505.77
+10.5%
November 2025
NGN601,118,814.75
-10.8%
October 2025
NGN673,574,070.64
-2.8%
September 2025
NGN692,940,428.56
+0.0%

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