Kontagora LGA, Niger State

Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Kontagora Town, is part of the Niger North Senatorial District in Niger State. It was created in 1991 and covers an area of approximately 1,826 square kilometers. The population of Kontagora is around 151,968 (2006 census), and the projected population for 2022 is about 260,700.The economy is largely based on agriculture, with crops such as millet, sorghum, and cotton being grown. Kontagora is also a major trading hub in the region, known for its vibrant markets and festivals. The postal code for Kontagora is 923101, with geo-coordinates at 10.5121° N latitude and 5.4694° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 47,095,584,738.63
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 505,265,754.16
-7.4%
January 2026
NGN 545,924,386.99
-7.7%
December 2025
NGN 591,534,712.54
+12.7%
November 2025
NGN 524,798,259.43
-9.7%
October 2025
NGN 581,479,734.64
-1.0%
September 2025
NGN 587,152,897.08
+0.0%

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