Gagarawa LGA, Jigawa State

Gagarawa Local Government Area (LGA) is in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in Gagarawa town. It includes towns and villages like Garin Ciroma, Yalawa, Madaka, Maiadua, Sarkin Dare, Kore Balatu, Medu, and Maidukilili . Covering 569 km², the LGA had a population of 82,153 in 2006, projected to grow to 141,300 by 2022, with a density of 248.2/km²  . Agriculture drives the economy, with crops like rice, beans, soybeans, and potatoes widely grown. Residents also rear animals such as cows, rams, and horses. Other activities include pottery, woodwork, blacksmithing, and hunting . A notable landmark is the Great Northern Agric Business Limited. The LGA’s postal code is 732.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 37,628,956,386.60
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 438,807,262.95
-14.2%
January 2026
NGN 511,630,463.60
+0.1%
December 2025
NGN 511,187,942.45
+19.9%
November 2025
NGN 426,284,578.69
-11.2%
October 2025
NGN 479,970,679.76
-5.1%
September 2025
NGN 505,589,104.58
+0.0%

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