Gabasawa LGA, Kano State

Gabasawa Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the northern part of Kano State, Nigeria, within the Kano North Senatorial District. The administrative headquarters is in the town of Zakirai. Gabasawa LGA covers an area of approximately 593.5 square kilometers. According to the 2006 census, Gabasawa had a population of 211,204. By 2022, estimates suggest the population has grown to around 347,400, indicating significant growth over the years. Gabasawa LGA's economy is primarily driven by agriculture. The residents are actively involved in the cultivation of crops such as groundnuts, millet, sorghum, and soybeans.The postal code for Gabasawa LGA is 702.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN49,364,929,640.12
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN552,809,696.29
-9.8%
January 2026
NGN612,721,385.82
-3.3%
December 2025
NGN633,669,988.45
+13.4%
November 2025
NGN559,031,656.92
-11.1%
October 2025
NGN629,184,620.95
-4.0%
September 2025
NGN655,284,728.60
+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