Garki LGA, Jigawa State

Garki Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in Garki town. It encompasses towns and villages like Chakurawa, Balarabe, Babande, Dantsoro, Kanyar, Kurgungun, Tuya, and Makadi . Spanning 1,386km², the LGA had a population of 150,261 as of 2006, projected to reach 258,400 in 2022 with a density of 186.5/km²  . Agriculture dominates the local economy, with crops such as millet, rice, onions, and sorghum widely cultivated. Livestock rearing, including cattle, goats, and rams, also contributes to the economy. Trade is vibrant in Garki, with several markets providing platforms for the exchange of goods and services, attracting people from within and outside the LGA . The area’s postal code is 733 with its geographical coordinates at 12.4322°N 9.1812°E.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 44,575,888,134.57
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 498,504,257.94
-12.9%
January 2026
NGN 572,032,433.55
-2.1%
December 2025
NGN 584,355,962.44
+18.1%
November 2025
NGN 494,968,471.94
-10.9%
October 2025
NGN 555,459,489.06
-4.6%
September 2025
NGN 582,332,506.34
+0.0%

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