Rijau LGA, Niger State

Rijau Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Rijau, is located in the Niger North Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and spans 3,006 square kilometers. Rijau has a population of approximately 176,199 (2006 census), with an estimated population of 302,200 by 2022.

Rijau's economy is predominantly agricultural, with crops such as millet, maize, and cotton being cultivated. The LGA is also home to many traditional festivals and cultural practices.

Its postal code is 923104, and the geo-coordinates are 11.1029° N latitude and 5.2500° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger

Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)

NGN50,352,198,241.93

Current Year Funding

16.7% DISBURSED

FISCAL MONTH

NET ALLOCATION

VARIANCE

February 2026

NGN543,269,504.67

-6.6%