Jaba LGA, Kaduna State

Jaba Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Kwoi, is a significant LGA situated within Kaduna South Senatorial District. Established in 1991 following its separation from Jema’a LGA, Jaba LGA had an estimated population of 155,973 people, according to the 2006 census. The LGA covers a land area of 531 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of approximately 294 people per square kilometer. By 2022, the population was projected to have risen to 230,400, with a corresponding population density of 434 people per square kilometer..The major economic activities in Jaba LGA are rooted in agriculture and trading. The people of the area are known for being large cultivators of Ginger. One of Jaba’s most notable landmarks is Nok Village, renowned for its archaeological significance. The Nok culture is historically recognized for its early development of terracotta art, dating back thousands of years. It has its postal code set at 801

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,894,594,489.52
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN614,650,027.26
-7.3%
January 2026
NGN662,819,830.61
-7.3%
December 2025
NGN715,148,018.51
+6.1%
November 2025
NGN673,898,027.27
-10.3%
October 2025
NGN750,881,571.91
-1.1%
September 2025
NGN759,135,913.44
+0.0%

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