Sule Takarkar LGA, Jigawa State

Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Sule Tankarkar. The LGA is part of the prestigious Gumel Emirate and shares a border with parts of Niger Republic. It includes several towns and villages such as Amanga, Danyardi, Togai, Jeke, Asayaya, Dangwanki, Maizuwo, and Matoya . Sule Tankarkar LGA covers an area of 1,268 km², with a population of 134,813 according to the 2006 census, projected to reach 231,800 in 2022 and a density of 182.7/km²  . The LGA is known for its markets, including the Sule Tankarkar main market, which serves as a center for the exchange of a wide variety of goods. Agriculture is a major economic activity in the area, with rice and sorghum being some of the key crops grown. Other important economic activities include animal rearing, crafts making, and hunting . The postal code for Sule Tankarkar LGA is 732 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 44,148,390,562.77
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 498,895,017.37
-12.0%
January 2026
NGN 566,765,159.99
-1.6%
December 2025
NGN 576,121,204.07
+16.6%
November 2025
NGN 494,181,562.93
-10.4%
October 2025
NGN 551,379,753.05
-4.1%
September 2025
NGN 575,120,019.36
+0.0%

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