By Aminu Abubakar

Half-Year Allocation Analysis (January–June 2025)

Between January and June 2025, the seven Northwestern states of Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara collectively received N589.8 billion in federal allocations. Monthly disbursements reflect a general upward trend from the start of the year, peaking in February (N105.9 billion) and remaining relatively stable above N94 billion thereafter.

Monthly Trends:

January (N86.8 billion):

SolaceBase reports that this month recorded the lowest allocation across the six-month period. Kano led with N17.7 billion, while Zamfara received the least at N10.4 billion. All states had their lowest or second-lowest disbursements this month.

February (N105.9 billion):

February saw the highest total allocation, with Kano again topping the list at N21.5 billion. Significant increases were seen across all states compared to January. Jigawa rose from N12.6 billion to N15.2 billion, and Katsina climbed from N12.9 billion to N15.9 billion.

March (N100.4 billion):

There was a slight drop from February, but allocations remained high. Kano received N20.2 billion, still leading the region. Kebbi and Sokoto had relatively stable inflows at N13 billion and N13.2 billion, respectively.

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April (N94.6 billion):

Allocations dipped slightly, but figures remained fairly strong. Kano got N19.1 billion, while Zamfara received N11.5 billion, slightly up from March. Kaduna experienced one of its lowest allocations at N11.5 billion.

May (N99.5 billion):

A rebound in allocations saw Kano’s share return to N20.2 billion. Jigawa, Kaduna, and Katsina all recorded modest increases. Zamfara, with N12.2 billion, maintained a steady rise from previous months.

June (N102.6 billion):

The second-highest month after February. Kano led once again with N20.9 billion. Katsina received its highest allocation so far in the year at N15.7 billion, and Jigawa got N14.7 billion, nearly matching its February high.

State-by-State Overview (January–June Totals):

Kano – N119.6 billion:

The consistent frontrunner in monthly disbursements, Kano accounted for about 20% of the total six-month allocation among the seven states. It received above N17 billion monthly, peaking in February.

Katsina – N87.9 billion:

With steady growth, Katsina’s share rose from N12.9 billion in January to N15.7 billion in June. It recorded over N14 billion in five of the six months.

Jigawa – N85.3 billion:

Jigawa maintained mid-tier allocations, peaking in February at N15.2 billion and consistently staying above N12.6 billion. Its funding curve shows general stability.

Kaduna – N73.5 billion:

Kaduna had the fourth-largest share, ranging from N11.1 billion to N13.3 billion monthly. It showed minor fluctuations with no extreme highs or lows.

Kebbi – N75.7 billion:

With figures consistently above N11 billion, Kebbi remained stable. Its peak was in February (N13.5 billion) and lowest in January (N11.1 billion).

Sokoto – N76.8 billion:

Sokoto followed a similar pattern to Kebbi, increasing gradually over the months, peaking in June at N13.3 billion.

Zamfara – N70.9 billion:

Zamfara received the least total allocation among the seven states. Despite the lower share, its funding rose from N10.4 billion in January to N12.3 billion in June.

What can 25% of Kano State’s Allocation Fund?

25% of Kano State’s allocation between January and June 2025 is N29.7 billion.

The money can cover the construction/provision of water facilities budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget stands at N6.4 billion. It can also cover the budget for the construction/provision of infrastructure, which stands at N8.3 billion. The 25% allocation can also fund the rehabilitation/repairs of water facilities budget, which stands at N4.2 billion.

These three projects total N18.9 billion, leaving a balance of N10.9 billion.

The state budgeted N1.010 billion for the renovation of 100 classrooms across the state—an amount that can be fully sourced from the remaining balance of the 25% allocation (N10.9 billion).

The remaining N10.9 billion can also cover the total expenditure of the Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital, which stands at N1.414 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.

Even after all these expenditures are 100% implemented, N7.3 billion would remain from the 25% allocation.