Gwagwalada LGA, Fct

Gwagwalada Local Government Area (LGA) was created on 15 October 1984, with its headquarters in the town of Gwagwalada and the area is made up of several towns and villages which include Dabagayi, Agota, Basan Zuba, Gbadolo, Kaburufi, Wurumbi, Ledi, and Gurebare[1]. With a land area of 1,036 km² in 2006, Gwagwalada had a population of 158,618, projected to increase to 346,000 by 2022, with a population density of 333.8/km² [2]. Gwagwalada has a vibrant economy and hosts several banks including government and privately owned institutions. The natives of Gwagwalada LGA engage in farming with a number of crops such as onions, tomatoes, and salads grown in the area. Notable landmarks in the area include University of Abuja, School for the Gifted and the Gwagwalada teaching Hospital. The postal code for Gwagwalada LGA is 902101, and its geographical coordinates are8.939167°N7.075833°E[3]

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN95,377,753,432.26
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN933,800,288.34
-28.9%
January 2026
NGN1,312,846,902.08
-3.5%
December 2025
NGN1,360,243,088.69
+62.6%
November 2025
NGN836,684,957.10
-13.5%
October 2025
NGN967,744,708.82
+7.6%
September 2025
NGN899,014,682.89
+0.0%

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