Jahun LGA, Jigawa State

Jahun Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Jahun. The LGA comprises several towns and villages, including Aujara, Gunka, Damutawa, Tukunyawa, Gangawa, Chanmbe, Idanduna, and Doro . It covers an area of 1,204 km² and had a population of 229,882 in the 2006 census, projected to reach 395,300 by 2022, with a density of 328.2/km² . Agriculture is the primary economic activity in Jahun LGA, with the cultivation of crops such as onions, millet, and sweet potatoes. Animal rearing, particularly camels, rams, cows, and sheep, is also a significant business in the area. Additionally, the people of Jahun engage in hunting, pottery, and trade . Jahun LGA is home to notable landmarks such as the Jahun General Hospital and the Jahun School of Health Technology .. The postal code for the area is 720, with coordinates at 12°04′0″N, 9°38′0″E .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 50,159,895,873.47
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 551,859,116.93
-12.9%
January 2026
NGN 633,615,706.98
-4.1%
December 2025
NGN 660,464,901.65
+18.5%
November 2025
NGN 557,482,488.55
-11.3%
October 2025
NGN 628,232,246.58
-4.8%
September 2025
NGN 660,202,652.84
+0.0%

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