Benue State

Description:

Benue State is situated in the north central part of Nigeria and consists of many ethnic groups namely Tiv, Idoma, Igede, Etulo, Abakpa, Jukun, Hausa, Akweya and Nyifon. The Tiv are the dominant ethnic group.

In Benue State, farming is the most common occupation and fishing for people in the areas near the river. Agricultural produce includes yams, rice, beans, cassava, potatoes, maize, soya beans, sorghum, millet and cocoyam. It is claimed that Benue State accounts for over 70% of Nigeria's soya bean production.

 

The state also has limestone as the main mineral resource.

 

Benue States has 23 local government areas, listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Agatu
2. Apa
3. Ado
4. Buruku
5. Gboko
6. Guma
7. Gwer-East
8. Gwer-West
9. Katsina-Ala
10. Konshisha
11. Kwande
12. Logo
13. Makurdi
14. Obi
15. Ogbadibo
16. Ohimini
17. Oju
18. Okpokwu
19. Oturkpo
20. Tarka
21. Ukum
22. Ushongo
23. Vandeikya

 

Traditional Rulers play a very important role in Benue State and the Benue State Government accords them high respect. This is in recognition of their role as custodians of culture, enhancing peace and order at the grassroots level and as agents of development.

 

Tourist attractions include:

• Enemabia Warm Spring
• Ikwe Holiday Resort
• Ushongo Hills, Ushongo