Rabah LGA, Sokoto State

Rabah Local Government Area is situated in Sokoto East Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Rabah . The LGA encompasses several towns and villages, including Gandi, Rabah, Galadima, Baraya Zaki, Tofa, Goddodi, Yari Gwaddadi, and Mai Kiyara . Rabah is notably the hometown of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first Premier of Northern Nigeria . Covering an area of 2,130 km², Rabah LGA had a population of 149,152 in 2006, which was projected to reach around 257,400 by 2022, giving a population density of 120.9 people per km². The LGA is primarily inhabited by people of the Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups, and Hausa is the predominant language spoken . Rabah's economy is heavily centered around trade, with several local markets, including the prominent Gandi Friday market, which attracts various buyers and sellers. The area is also known for cultivating crops such as millet, rice, and sorghum. Additional economic activities include animal rearing, pottery, and leatherworks . The postal code for Rabah LGA is 842, and its geographical coordinates are 13°7′N 5°31′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 48,289,117,642.47
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 544,940,940.43
-7.8%
January 2026
NGN 591,274,606.40
-1.6%
December 2025
NGN 601,047,225.24
+8.3%
November 2025
NGN 554,823,261.01
-10.0%
October 2025
NGN 616,761,003.96
-2.0%
September 2025
NGN 629,519,942.82
+0.0%

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