A council can have legitimate bills and still owe residents a clear explanation. Bauchi’s July figures give communities a way to discuss those bills with evidence rather than guesswork.

The July 2026 Bauchi local government allocations total approximately ₦16.71 billion, according to Newsivic’s compilation of official net allocation tables. The figures cover 20 local governments. They represent the councils’ combined allocation, not a separate allocation to the state government.

These are July disbursements only, covering June revenue shared in July. They are not cumulative receipts for 2026.

What the council figures show

Bauchi has the largest recorded allocation at approximately ₦1.27 billion. At the other end, Dass records approximately ₦605.37 million. The difference is about ₦665.35 million.

Together, Bauchi, Toro and Ningi account for 20.6% of this group’s July net allocation. That is a share of funding, not a performance ranking.

Ask which obligations had already fallen due when the allocation arrived. Officials should separate salaries, supplier payments and new work rather than presenting one unexplained spending total.

Bauchi local government allocations by council

Local government council	July 2026 net allocation in NGN
Alkaleri	1,053,124,085.60
Bauchi	1,270,717,743.66
Bogoro	606,133,914.97
Damban	703,331,632.48
Darazo	867,141,899.13
Dass	605,366,796.69
Gamawa	913,755,241.24
Ganjuwa	906,428,923.68
Giade	682,749,288.33
I/Gadau	774,935,854.90
Jama’Are	617,249,299.07
Katagum	901,169,794.00
Kirfi	736,981,906.38
Misau	864,752,615.79
Ningi	1,076,888,219.08
Shira	830,613,575.31
Tafawa Balewa	816,095,538.03
Toro	1,091,251,235.30
Warji	655,776,887.00
Zaki	736,190,891.97
Total	16,710,655,342.62

Source: Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation tables published through the NBS FAAC catalogue. Figures are net allocations in naira, rounded to two decimal places.

Ask for the receipt and spending records

First, ask officials what the council actually received and when it arrived. The allocation table does not independently confirm a bank credit. Any difference between the published figure and actual receipts needs an explanation.

Next, request salaries, operating costs, project payments and the closing balance. For a project payment, ask who received it, what it covered and what work remains. Existing obligations may explain spending, but officials should support the explanation with records.

Check the response against dated documents and observations. Recognise completed work. Where a question remains unanswered, describe the missing information without presenting suspicion as proof of theft.

Bauchi residents can start with one request

Bauchi residents, ask your council to open up its July spending breakdown. Keep the response, compare it with the allocation and bring specific gaps to Newsivic.

Use the Bauchi local government allocations table to name the council and amount in your request. Ask for receipts, major payments and project progress. Keep a copy of the question and the reply.

Comment with your council’s name and the spending question you want answered. Send Newsivic dates, locations, clear photographs, supporting documents and any official response. Share this article with your community association and invite others to follow up.

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