Chanchaga LGA, Niger State

Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Minna, is part of the Niger East Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and covers a land area of 79.87 square kilometers. Chanchaga’s population is approximately 202,151 (2006 census), with projections for 2022 reaching over 346,700, giving it a population density of about 239 people per square kilometer.

The LGA is the economic and administrative hub of the state, with significant contributions from agriculture, trade, and commerce.

Chanchaga’s postal code is 920101, and its geo-coordinates are 9.6138° N latitude and 6.5569° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger

Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)

NGN46,197,292,413.50

Current Year Funding

16.7% DISBURSED

FISCAL MONTH

NET ALLOCATION

VARIANCE

February 2026

NGN509,740,368.33