Gwaram LGA, Jigawa State

Gwaram Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Gwaram. The LGA encompasses several towns and villages, including Fagam, Barebari, Gadama, Kwarko, Tsangarwa, Yayari, Rabadi, and Kwandako . Covering an area of 1,892 km², Gwaram LGA had a population of 271,368 at the 2006 census, with projections indicating a population of 466,600 in 2022, giving a population density of 246.6/km² . Agriculture is the primary economic activity in Gwaram, with crops such as cassava and date palm grown in substantial quantities. The area is also known for rearing animals like rams, camels, and horses. Additionally, Gwaram LGA is rich in mineral resources, including black clay, quartz, tin, gum Arabic, and Kaolin. The LGA is home to several markets, such as the Basirka and Sara markets, and the people engage in other important economic activities like fishing, handcraft, and hunting . The postal code for the area is 721102 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 57,208,336,512.19
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 617,179,003.22
-11.3%
January 2026
NGN 695,822,925.56
-5.1%
December 2025
NGN 733,366,912.33
+16.2%
November 2025
NGN 631,145,130.91
-10.7%
October 2025
NGN 706,687,708.59
-4.2%
September 2025
NGN 737,588,431.67
+0.0%

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