Potiskum L.G.A Of YOBE State

Potiskum Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Potiskum town, is located in Yobe South Senatorial District. Established in 1976, Potiskum covers an area of 425.4 square kilometres and had a population of 204,866 (2006 census), projected to reach around 322,100 in 2022, with a density of 577 people per square kilometre. The economy is highly diversified, with significant emphasis on commerce, cattle trading (the Potiskum Cattle Market is one of the largest in West Africa), and agricultural activities such as maize and millet farming. Potiskum is also known for the Potiskum Airstrip and educational institutions like Fika Government Secondary School. The postal code is 621101, with geo-coordinates at approximately 11.7112° N latitude and 11.0782° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN53,698,492,860.22
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN533,984,582.35
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN515,712,227.86
-3.4%
March 2025
NGN485,851,819.85
-5.8%
February 2025
NGN509,121,313.55
+4.8%
January 2025
NGN533,715,210.08
+4.8%
November 2024
NGN503,477,976.71
-5.7%

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