Yunusari LGA, Yobe State

Yunusari Local Government Area, headquartered in Kanamma, is situated in Yobe North Senatorial District. Created in 1996, Yunusari covers a vast area of 3,719 square kilometres. The population of 125,940 (2006 census) is projected to be approximately 198,000 in 2022, giving it a density of about 46 people per square kilometer. The LGA’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, focusing on millet, beans, maize and sorghum, along with camel and cattle rearing. Yunusari is also known for the Kanamma Game Reserve and its scenic landscapes. The postal code is 631111, and it lies near coordinates 13.1087° N latitude and 11.3267° E longitude.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 47,747,136,084.26
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 518,422,370.60
-7.3%
January 2026
NGN 559,269,590.12
-1.2%
December 2025
NGN 566,164,184.05
+3.8%
November 2025
NGN 545,605,527.70
-6.1%
October 2025
NGN 581,001,823.65
-3.7%
September 2025
NGN 603,589,764.88
+0.0%

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