Maigatari LGA, Jigawa State

Maitagari Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Maigatari. Bordered by parts of the Niger Republic, the LGA comprises towns and villages such as Turbus, Galadi, Matoya, Kukayasku, Dankumbo, Fulata, Jajeri, and Balarabe . Covering an area of 1,001 km², the LGA had a population of 177,057 in 2006, projected to grow to 304,500 by 2022, with a population density of 304.4/km² . Maigatari is known for its markets, notably the Maigatari cattle market, which plays a significant role in boosting the local economy. Farming is a key occupation, with various crops cultivated in the area. Additionally, the people of Maigatari engage in animal rearing and hunting as vital economic activities . The postal code for Maigatari LGA is 732 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 46,384,189,288.82
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 520,318,829.51
-12.7%
January 2026
NGN 596,183,841.02
-2.9%
December 2025
NGN 613,894,018.93
+18.0%
November 2025
NGN 520,304,193.56
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN 584,384,452.31
-4.6%
September 2025
NGN 612,772,003.07
+0.0%

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