Bunkure LGA, Kano State

Bunkure Local Government Area (LGA), situated in Kano State's southeastern region within the Kano South Senatorial District, has its administrative center in the town of Bunkure. Established in 1989 during Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's military regime, Bunkure LGA encompasses an area of approximately 491.5 square kilometers. The 2006 census recorded Bunkure's population at 174,467. By 2022, estimates suggested a population increase to around 286,900, signifying substantial growth. Consequently, the population density rose to 583.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.Bunkure LGA's economy is primarily agricultural, with residents engaged in farming. Cattle rearing, particularly among the Fulani community, is also prevalent. Local markets facilitate trade, contributing to the region's economic dynamism. A major landmark in the area is the Bunkure Cattle Ranch, which plays a vital role in the local economy.The postal code for Bunkure LGA is 710.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 44,448,116,773.50
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 504,523,251.85
-10.6%
January 2026
NGN 564,647,249.95
-2.1%
December 2025
NGN 576,567,173.70
+14.4%
November 2025
NGN 504,123,335.91
-11.5%
October 2025
NGN 569,503,118.02
-4.3%
September 2025
NGN 595,236,060.57
+0.0%

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