Bida LGA, Niger State

Bida Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Bida Town, lies within the Niger East Senatorial District in Niger State. Created in 1991, it covers a land area of 2,711 square kilometers. Bida has a population of approximately 185,553 (2006 census), with an estimated 318,300 residents projected for 2022, giving it a population density of around 137 people per square kilometer.  Bida is a major agricultural hub, with crops like sorghum, millet, and cotton being prominent.  It is also recognized for its cultural significance, particularly its historical sites and the famous Bida Emirate. Its postal code is 912212, and the geo-coordinates are 9.0745° N latitude and 6.0085° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 45,268,313,715.48
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 506,438,234.11
-9.0%
January 2026
NGN 556,279,204.71
-8.4%
December 2025
NGN 607,047,495.43
+14.9%
November 2025
NGN 528,131,446.67
-10.5%
October 2025
NGN 590,340,069.21
-1.8%
September 2025
NGN 601,115,467.90
+0.0%

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