Mashi LGA, Katsina State

Mashi, a Local Government Area situated in Katsina State, Nigeria, shares a border with the Republic of Niger. The administrative center is located in the town of Mashi. According to the 2006 census, the population was recorded at 171,070. However, projections for 2022 estimate the population to have grown to 305,700. The Local Government Area covers an area of 1,012 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of 302.1 inhabitants per square kilometer based on the 2022 estimates.The geographical coordinates for Mashi are 12°59′00″N 7°57′00″E.The designated postal code for the area is 823.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,041,522,890.66
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN505,058,800.01
-13.8%
January 2026
NGN585,623,468.54
-0.5%
December 2025
NGN588,802,591.44
+11.3%
November 2025
NGN528,900,198.29
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN594,005,583.42
-2.4%
September 2025
NGN608,351,901.12
+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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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria