Public financial information is most useful when residents can read it without specialist help. Borno’s council figures should lead to explanations that communities can understand and check.

The July 2026 Borno local government allocations total approximately ₦21.03 billion, according to Newsivic’s compilation of official net allocation tables. The figures cover 27 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

Maiduguri Metro has the largest recorded allocation at approximately ₦1.21 billion. At the other end, Kwaya Kusar records approximately ₦586.19 million. The difference is about ₦628.24 million.

Together, Maiduguri Metro, Bama and Damboa account for 15.0% of this group’s July net allocation. That is a share of funding, not a performance ranking.

Ask officials to translate unfamiliar budget labels into plain language. An expenditure heading should identify the service, payment or obligation it represents.

Borno local government allocations by council

Local government council	July 2026 net allocation in NGN
Abadan	747,011,807.93
Askira Uba	744,878,557.32
Bama	984,530,481.53
Bayo	632,141,038.75
Biu	815,074,322.49
Chibok	626,257,360.08
Damboa	945,589,626.26
Dikwa	682,716,068.56
Gubio	779,500,157.65
Guzamala	684,124,844.40
Gwoza	939,909,702.01
Hawul	702,000,591.30
Jere	802,894,881.43
Kaga	699,463,856.65
Kala Balge	653,094,912.15
Konduga	879,489,838.26
Kukawa	915,410,616.87
Kwaya Kusar	586,192,700.99
Mafa	723,399,646.81
Magumeri	822,242,066.70
Maiduguri Metro	1,214,430,120.15
Marte	768,362,701.91
Mobbar	729,248,221.15
Monguno	715,593,250.15
Ngala	828,040,136.66
Nganzai	709,202,171.99
Shani	696,514,484.96
Total	21,027,314,165.09

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.

Borno residents can start with one request

Borno residents, take your council’s figure and request an understandable spending report. Share useful answers as well as the details that remain unclear.

Use the Borno 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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