Gashaka LGA, Taraba State

Gashaka Local Government Area (LGA), headquartered in Serti, is in the Taraba Central Senatorial District. Established in 1996, it covers a vast land area of 8,483 square kilometres, with a population of 87,166 (2006 census), estimated to be 137,100 in 2022, giving it a population density of about 15 people per square kilometres. The economy focuses on agriculture and tourism, highlighted by Gashaka-Gumti National Park which is next to the Mambilla Plateau, Nigeria’s largest game reserve, attracting eco-tourism and research. There are many mountains in the area, including the Gangirwal Mountains, which are part of the Gashaka Gumti Park. a Major crops include maize and plantain. Gashaka's postal code is 672, with coordinates approximately at 7.6333° N latitude and 11.3833° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 52,379,990,559.02
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 557,354,601.94
-1.9%
January 2026
NGN 567,925,393.15
-2.6%
December 2025
NGN 583,146,681.49
+1.5%
November 2025
NGN 574,723,029.72
-11.9%
October 2025
NGN 652,669,648.92
+5.6%
September 2025
NGN 618,009,533.74
+0.0%

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