Fika LGA, Yobe State

Fika Local Government Area, headquartered in the town of Fika, is located in Yobe South Senatorial District of Yobe State, Nigeria. It was established in 1976, covering 2,852 square kilometres, and had a population of 136,736 (2006 census), projected to reach around 215,000 in 2022, equating to a population density of about 49 people per square kilometre. Agriculture, especially the cultivation of beans and millet, forms the economic base. Fika is notable for the Potiskum Emirate and the historic Fika Emirate Palace. Its postal code is 622101, with geo-coordinates approximately at 11.2902° N latitude and 11.3153° E longitude.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,056,384,689.31
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN513,246,719.22
-8.0%
January 2026
NGN558,123,722.59
-1.4%
December 2025
NGN566,204,540.47
+4.7%
November 2025
NGN540,592,343.32
-6.4%
October 2025
NGN577,837,076.30
-4.1%
September 2025
NGN602,607,060.07
+0.0%

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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Faces At The Policy Conversation On Accountability In Local Governance
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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria