Isa LGA, Sokoto State

Isa Local Government Area is located in Sokoto East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Isa. It shares borders with Shinkafi in Zamfara State to the south, Goronyo to the west, Sabon Birni to the north within Sokoto State, and the Republic of Niger to the east . The LGA includes several towns and villages, such as Turba, Bafarawa, Tozai, Yanfako, Bargaja, Gidan Bawa, Isa, and Gidan Dikko . Isa LGA covers an area of 2,038 km², with a population of 150,268 recorded in the 2006 census, projected to reach about 259,400 in 2022, resulting in a population density of approximately 127.3 people per km²  . The Gobirawa and Fulani ethnic groups form the majority of the population, with Hausa and Fufulde as commonly spoken languages . The local economy is primarily agricultural, with major crops including rice and millet. Animal husbandry is also prominent, with camels, donkeys, and rams commonly reared and traded in local markets. Trade plays a significant role in the economy, as Isa LGA hosts several markets where a variety of goods are exchanged . The postal code for Isa LGA is 842, and its geographical coordinates are 13°12′1″N 6°24′26″E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 48,184,069,396.89
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 545,064,889.47
-7.7%
January 2026
NGN 590,573,339.88
-1.6%
December 2025
NGN 599,925,833.58
+8.1%
November 2025
NGN 554,784,695.34
-10.0%
October 2025
NGN 616,248,976.66
-2.0%
September 2025
NGN 628,551,680.85
+0.0%

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