Machina LGA, Yobe State

Machina Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Machina town, falls within the Yobe North Senatorial District. It was established in 1996 and covers 1,313 square kilometres. The 2006 population was recorded at 60,994, projected to be at 95,900 by 2022, giving a density of about 74 people per square kilometre. Agriculture and animal husbandry dominate the economy. The LGA is known for cultural festivals and the Machina Rock formations. Its postal code is 631104, with geo-coordinates approximately at 13.1327° N latitude and 10.1737° E longitude.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN38,255,749,986.62
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN435,957,469.85
-8.9%
January 2026
NGN478,308,013.39
+1.7%
December 2025
NGN470,396,387.40
+4.1%
November 2025
NGN452,079,920.01
-5.8%
October 2025
NGN479,996,317.54
-4.5%
September 2025
NGN502,589,601.24
+0.0%

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