Agwara LGA, Niger State

Agwara Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Agwara, is part of the Niger East Senatorial District in Niger State. It was created in 1991. The area spans 1,450 square kilometers and has a population of about 57,347 (2006 census), projected to grow to approximately 98,400 by 2022, with a population density of around 86 people per square kilometer. Agwara’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with a focus on crops like yam, maize, and cassava. It is also home to a number of small-scale industries. The LGA is known for its rich cultural heritage. Agwara's postal code is 923107, with geo-coordinates at 10.6059° N latitude and 4.4835° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 38,158,447,987.85
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 429,628,735.66
-7.1%
January 2026
NGN 462,382,040.14
-5.5%
December 2025
NGN 489,421,355.31
+12.0%
November 2025
NGN 436,995,368.82
-9.2%
October 2025
NGN 481,348,068.72
-0.1%
September 2025
NGN 481,879,209.02
+0.0%

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