Fakai LGA, Kebbi State

Fakai Local Government Area (LGA), with its Administrative headquarters in the town of Mahuta, is notable for its significant mineral resources, particularly gold. This has attracted the interest and investment of mining companies in the region. However, agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with the cultivation of crops such as onion, rice, millet, and sorghum, as well as livestock rearing, being prevalent.The Fakai central market plays a vital role in facilitating trade within the LGA. The LGA's population was recorded as 119,772 in the 2006 census, with projections for 2022 indicating a significant increase to 204,600. The LGA encompasses a total area of 1,845 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of 110.9 inhabitants per square kilometer, based on 2022 projections. The postal code of the area is 872

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 41,431,446,747.51
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 465,580,303.55
-10.1%
January 2026
NGN 517,630,684.30
+0.2%
December 2025
NGN 516,376,912.28
+10.5%
November 2025
NGN 467,248,213.75
-10.6%
October 2025
NGN 522,939,173.86
-3.3%
September 2025
NGN 540,722,045.41
+0.0%

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