Bauchi LGA, Bauchi State

Bauchi Local Government Area, headquartered in Bauchi Town, is a prominent LGA in the Bauchi Central Senatorial District. Established in 1976, it covers an area of 3,219 square kilometers with a population of about 493,730 (2006 census) and is projected to be 881,600 in 2022. The population density stands at 134 people per square kilometer. Bauchi is a bustling commercial hub, with key economic activities including trade, transportation, and agriculture. The LGA hosts several important educational institutions, such as Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and Bauchi State University. Bauchi's landmarks include the Emir's Palace and the Bauchi State Government House. Bauchi was served by Bauchi Airport, located in-town. Scheduled airline service was then transferred to the newly constructed Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 23 kilometres (14 miles) north of Bauchi, near the village of Durum. The postal code of Bauchi is 740101, with geo-coordinates at approximately 10.546480° N latitude and 10.011860° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN84,969,041,172.88
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN874,510,083.23
-6.8%
January 2026
NGN938,680,285.76
-8.4%
December 2025
NGN1,025,046,929.45
+8.6%
November 2025
NGN943,675,150.08
-9.3%
October 2025
NGN1,039,870,677.12
-2.3%
September 2025
NGN1,064,254,884.01
+0.0%

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