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Benue

    Capital:Makurdi
    Governor:Samuel Ortom
    Deputy:Benson Abounu
    Slogan:The Food Basket Of The Nation

    Benue is a state in the North central region of Nigeria. It is named after the Benue river. The state has a population of 4,253,641 as at 2006 census. It was created on the 3rd of February  1976 from Benue-plateau state .Benue state is a multilingual state with languages like Idoma, Tiv , Igede, Etulo, Abakwa, Jukun, Hausa, Akweya , and Nifon. Tiv being the predominant Ethnic group.

    Mineral Resources: Lime stone, Baryte, Gypsum, Feldspar

    Agricultural Resources: Potatoes, cassava, Soya bean, Guinea  corn, Flax, Yam, sesame, Rice, Ground nuts.

    Points Of Interest: Ikyogen Hills, Dajo Pottery market, Awase-Abande ranges, The rare Manate, Katsina Ala river, Tor Tiv Palace, Gboko Ushong hills , Ikwe holiday Resort, Eme Mabia warm springs, Montane game reserve.

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    Local Government Areas

    • Ado
    • Agatu
    • Apa
    • Buruku
    • Gboko
    • Guma
    • Gwer East
    • Gwer West
    • Katsina Ala
    • Konshisha
    • Kwande
    • Logo
    • Makurdi
    • Obi
    • Ogbadibo
    • Ohimini
    • Oju
    • Okpokwu
    • Oturkpo
    • Tarka
    • Ukum
    • Ushongo
    • Vandeikya




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