Rijau LGA, Niger State

Rijau Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Rijau, is located in the Niger North Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and spans 3,006 square kilometers. Rijau has a population of approximately 176,199 (2006 census), with an estimated population of 302,200 by 2022.Rijau's economy is predominantly agricultural, with crops such as millet, maize, and cotton being cultivated. The LGA is also home to many traditional festivals and cultural practices. Its postal code is 923104, and the geo-coordinates are 11.1029° N latitude and 5.2500° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 50,352,198,241.93
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 543,269,504.67
-6.6%
January 2026
NGN 581,806,385.71
-8.2%
December 2025
NGN 633,471,991.24
+11.6%
November 2025
NGN 567,588,259.16
-9.5%
October 2025
NGN 626,875,205.92
-0.8%
September 2025
NGN 631,753,732.27
+0.0%

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