Gombe Local Governments Receive Second Lowest Revenue Allocation

Between January and September 2026, Gombe State's 11 local government areas received a total of N40.69 billion in gross statutory revenue allocation, making it the second lowest in Nigeria, only ahead of Bayelsa State, which received N31.86 billion. In contrast, Kano State received the highest allocation of N149.70 billion during the same period.

The allocations highlight significant disparities among local governments, prompting inquiries into the factors influencing these differences, such as population size, the number of local government areas, and the revenue-sharing formula. Gombe's allocation was lower than those of other North-East states, with Borno receiving N92.47 billion, Bauchi N78.27 billion, Adamawa N68.58 billion, Yobe N59.64 billion, and Taraba N59.32 billion.

The total allocation for the six North-East states was N398.97 billion. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is responsible for distributing revenue among federal, state, and local governments based on established arrangements.