Magama LGA, Niger State

Magama Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Jebba, is part of the Niger North Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and spans 3,635 square kilometers. The population of Magama is about 181,470 (2006 census), with a projected population of 311,300 in 2022. Agriculture remains the primary economic activity, with crops such as sorghum, maize, and millet being grown. Magama is also known for its role in the historic Jebba Bridge and its rich cultural heritage. Its postal code is 923106, and geo-coordinates are 9.0300° N latitude and 4.7500° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 52,830,282,239.88
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 563,185,306.44
-5.9%
January 2026
NGN 598,777,496.11
-8.3%
December 2025
NGN 652,631,145.09
+10.7%
November 2025
NGN 589,613,328.26
-9.2%
October 2025
NGN 649,186,191.61
-0.5%
September 2025
NGN 652,632,235.95
+0.0%

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