Gaya LGA, Kano State

Gaya Local Government Area (LGA), located within the Kano South Senatorial District, has its administrative headquarters in Gaya Town. Established in 1976, the LGA had a population of 207,419 according to the 2006 census. This figure is projected to have risen to 341,100 by 2022.Encompassing a land area of 586.4 square kilometers, Gaya's economy is driven by agriculture, with a particular emphasis on the cultivation of grains and legumes. Additionally, trade and artisanal crafts contribute to the LGA's economic activities. The area is notable for the Gaya Emir's Palace and several historical landmarks.The postal code for Gaya is 713.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 47,438,273,018.32
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 536,882,714.32
-10.2%
January 2026
NGN 597,700,500.99
-3.0%
December 2025
NGN 616,120,478.57
+13.9%
November 2025
NGN 541,102,484.20
-11.3%
October 2025
NGN 610,173,471.29
-4.2%
September 2025
NGN 636,615,967.67
+0.0%

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