Geidam L.G.A Of YOBE State

Geidam Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Geidam town, is part of Yobe North Senatorial District. It was created in 1976 and covers 3,926 square kilometres. The population of 155,740 (2006 census) is estimated to have grown to around 244,900 in 2022, with a density of about 59 people per square kilometre. Key economic activities include agriculture and trading, as the town serves as a commercial hub. Geidam Local Government Area is primarily an agricultural community, known for cultivating various food and cash crops. The area also engages in the rearing of animals like cows, donkeys, and rams. Geidam is notable for its proximity to the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands and Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic. The postal code is 632101, with coordinates near 12.8966° N latitude and 11.9294° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN55,300,209,304.81
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN529,714,590.17
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN516,470,895.53
-2.5%
March 2025
NGN485,545,656.31
-6.0%
February 2025
NGN509,764,023.22
+5.0%
January 2025
NGN529,309,952.24
+3.8%
November 2024
NGN506,677,043.31
-4.3%

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