Warawa LGA, Kano State

Warawa Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in southeastern Kano State, Nigeria. Its administrative center is located in Warawa town, which is positioned along the A237 highway. The LGA is a part of the Kano Central Senatorial District. Established in the 1990s from Dawakin Kudu LGA, Warawa covers an area of approximately 322.5 square kilometers. According to the 2006 census, its population was 131,858, and by 2022, estimates suggest growth to  216,900, demonstrating significant population increases corresponding with a population density of 672.5 inhabitants per square kilometer. Economically, Warawa is largely agricultural, with residents primarily cultivating crops such as sorghum, sugarcane, tomatoes, onions, and groundnuts. The area is notable for its pottery, animal rearing, and local trading activities, especially in markets like Lahadin Makole. Geographically, it lies around latitude 11°53′N and 8°41′E and the postal code is 713.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 40,504,344,687.20
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 466,992,889.70
-11.0%
January 2026
NGN 524,445,343.98
-0.6%
December 2025
NGN 527,822,987.49
+14.5%
November 2025
NGN 460,828,701.14
-11.5%
October 2025
NGN 520,827,879.30
-4.4%
September 2025
NGN 544,702,925.88
+0.0%

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