Arewa LGA, Kebbi State

Arewa Dandi LGA, situated within Kebbi State's Kebbi North Senatorial District, holds a position of strategic importance due to its shared border with the Republic of Niger. The LGA's Administrative headquarters is located in the town of Arewa Dandi. The region's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, with a particular emphasis on the cultivation of grains and onions. Additionally, the Fulani community's engagement in cattle rearing contributes significantly to the local economic landscape.The most recent population estimate for Arewa Dandi LGA, based on a 2022 projection, stands at 324,200. This figure represents a significant increase from the 2006 census population of 189,728. The LGA covers a substantial area of 4,180 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of 77.56 inhabitants per square kilometer.Arewa Dandi LGA has a postal code of 861. The coordinates for the LGA are 12°42′N 4°3′E

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 54,872,562,225.37
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 595,081,693.03
-6.3%
January 2026
NGN 634,864,059.86
-2.6%
December 2025
NGN 651,536,085.48
+6.5%
November 2025
NGN 611,962,551.90
-9.1%
October 2025
NGN 673,564,658.08
-1.8%
September 2025
NGN 685,846,819.54
+0.0%

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