Tureta L.G.A Of SOKOTO State

Tureta Local Government Area is located in Sokoto South Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Tureta. The LGA shares borders with Zamfara State to the south and east[1]. It comprises several towns and villages, including Bimasa, Lofa, Dorawa, Duma, Kawara, Kuruwa, Budda, Tureta, and Ruga[2]. The predominant ethnic group in the area is Hausa, specifically the Burmawa subgroup[3]. Tureta LGA covers an area of 1,868 km² and had a population of 68,414 as of the 2006 census, projected to increase to 118,100 by 2022, resulting in a population density of 63.22 people per km² [4]. The economy is primarily driven by trade, with the Tureta central market serving as a hub for various goods and commodities. Livestock rearing is another significant activity, with animals such as cows, goats, donkeys, and camels being commonly bred and sold. Other notable economic activities in Tureta LGA include farming, hunting, fishing, and leatherworks[5]. A key landmark in the area is the Government Secondary School Tureta[6]. The postal code of Tureta LGA is 852, and its geographical coordinates are 12°35′22″N 5°32′49″E[7].



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN42,973,675,204.44
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN418,088,440.60
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN415,626,976.14
-0.6%
March 2025
NGN391,178,863.02
-5.9%
February 2025
NGN421,105,562.22
+7.7%
January 2025
NGN435,027,167.47
+3.3%
November 2024
NGN418,403,469.88
-3.8%

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