Akko LGA, Gombe State

Akko Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Akko Town, is a significant local government within the Gombe Central Senatorial District in Gombe State, Nigeria. Created in 1991, it covers an area of 2,627 square kilometers. Akko has a population of approximately 337,435 (2006 census), with an estimated population of 565,000 in 2022. Akko's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with crops like maize, millet, and sorghum being major contributors. The LGA is also known for its agricultural markets and trade in livestock.
Akko is home to several educational institutions, including the Gombe State University of Science and Technology.
The postal code for Akko is 760101, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 10.3142° N latitude and 11.1728° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN65,839,581,462.56
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN728,471,167.04
-8.6%
January 2026
NGN796,984,489.00
-2.7%
December 2025
NGN819,020,958.37
+11.1%
November 2025
NGN737,027,963.44
-11.3%
October 2025
NGN831,066,693.60
-3.1%
September 2025
NGN857,537,417.83
+0.0%

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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Faces At The Policy Conversation On Accountability In Local Governance
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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria