Tsafe L.G.A Of ZAMFARA State

Tsafe Local Government Area, located in Zamfara Central Senatorial District with headquarters in Chafe town, covers an area of 1,932 km². It borders Gusau LGA to the northwest, west, and south, and shares its northeastern and eastern boundaries with Katsina State. The LGA hosts the Tsafe Emirate and has a number of towns and villages within its territory such as Dokolo, Bilbis, Daji, Yan Doton Daji, Yankuzo, Kizara, Magazu, and Keta. The LGA had a population of 266,929 in 2006, projected to reach 474,900 by 2022 with a density of 245.8 people per km². Tsafe LGA serves as a hub for breeding and trading animals such as camels and donkeys, along with a vibrant trade sector supported by various markets. Residents are also engaged in pottery, blacksmithing, and agriculture. Notable landmarks in Tsafe LGA include the Yandoton-Daji hospital and the Tsafe School of Health Technology. The area’s postal code is 880, and it is located at coordinates 11°56′00″N, 6°54′00″E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN57,139,117,472.52
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN560,577,819.61
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN559,733,453.49
-0.2%
March 2025
NGN522,410,723.00
-6.7%
February 2025
NGN544,939,097.80
+4.3%
January 2025
NGN574,526,913.72
+5.4%
November 2024
NGN546,090,502.07
-4.9%

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