Shiroro LGA, Niger State

Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Shiroro Town, is located in the Niger Central Senatorial District. Created in 1991, Shiroro covers an area of 4,700 square kilometers. The population is around 235,665 (2006 census), with projections for 2022 estimated at 404,200.

Agriculture is the primary economic activity, with significant cultivation of crops like maize, millet, and groundnuts. Shiroro is also home to the Shiroro Dam, which is a significant source of hydroelectric power.

Its postal code is 921101, and the geo-coordinates are 9.8666° N latitude and 6.7166° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger

Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)

NGN58,532,595,718.28

Current Year Funding

16.7% DISBURSED

FISCAL MONTH

NET ALLOCATION

VARIANCE

February 2026

NGN621,217,373.12

-5.6%