Hadejia LGA, Jigawa State

Hadejia Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa North-East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Hadejia. The town lies between latitude 12.4506°N and longitude 10.0404°E . Hadejia shares boundaries with Kiri Kasama LGA to the east, Mallam Maɗori LGA to the north, and Auyo LGA to the west . Several towns and villages make up Hadejia LGA, including Dabantu, Garko, Gazulmari, Makwalla, Kofar Arewa, Kofar Gabar, Majema, and Rumfa . The area spans a landmass of 27.31 km² and had a population of 104,286 at the 2006 census, projected to reach 179,300 by 2022, with a density of 6,565/km² . Farming is a key economic activity in Hadejia LGA, with the region known for the large-scale cultivation of crops like rice and wheat. The area also boasts a vibrant trade sector, with several markets, including the renowned Hadejia Fish market, where a variety of goods and services are exchanged. Fishing, animal rearing, and craftsmanship are also important economic pursuits for the residents of the LGA . Hadejia LGA is home to the prestigious Hadejia Emirate and hosts notable landmarks such as the Hadejia General Hospital, Hadejia School of Nursing, the National Teachers Institutes Hadejia Study Centre, and the Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic . The postal code of the area is 731 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 37,212,992,759.57
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 428,362,868.59
-15.2%
January 2026
NGN 505,257,703.48
-0.2%
December 2025
NGN 506,110,044.95
+21.7%
November 2025
NGN 415,873,791.93
-11.7%
October 2025
NGN 471,232,486.99
-5.6%
September 2025
NGN 499,267,579.47
+0.0%

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