Benue State - Wikipedia
WEBBenue State, which is located in the North Central region of Nigeria, has a total population of 4,253,641 in the 2006 census, with an average population density of 99 persons per km 2. This makes Benue the 9th most populous state in Nigeria. However, the distribution of the population according to Local government areas shows marked duality.
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WEBMeet the 6th Elected Governor of Benue State,Sworn in on 29th May, 2023. Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, born on May 15, 1966, is a distinguished Nigerian Catholic Priest and politician. He assumed office as the Executive Governor of Benue State on May 29, 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to ...
Benue | Nigeria, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Recent News. Benue, state, east-central Nigeria. A wooded savanna region, it is bounded on the south by Cross River, Ebonyi, and Enugu states, on the west by Kogi state, on the north by Nassawara state, and on the northeast by Taraba state. The Benue River defines the western half of Benue’s northern boundary; to …
Benue River | Nigeria, Map, Facts, & Location | Britannica
WEBAlso spelled: Bénoué. Benue River Benue River, near Jimeta, Nigeria. Benue River. Benue River, river in western Africa, longest tributary of the Niger, about 673 miles (1,083 km) in length. It rises in northern Cameroon as the Bénoué at about 4,400 feet (1,340 metres) and, in its first 150 miles (240 km), descends more than 2,000 feet (600 ...
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WEBOct 12, 2023 · Benue State in north central Nigeria (its major local government areas include Guma and Gwer-west) has borne the brunt of this crisis. The United Nations says there are 2.1 million internally ...
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WEBBenue State, often referred to as the “Food Basket of the Nation,” is located in the North-Central region of Nigeria. Our story is one of resilience, diversity, and a deep connection to our roots. FORMATION AND GEOGRAPHY. Benue State was created on February 3, 1976, during the reorganization of Nigeria’s states.
Benue State Map - North Central Nigeria, Nigeria - Mapcarta
WEBLocation: North Central Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude of center. 7.3506° or 7° 21' 2" north. Longitude of center. 8.7773° or 8° 46' 38" east. Population.
Benue State – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe state is known for exporting food to other states in Nigeria. Popularly grown crops include: oranges, mangoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, soya bean, guinea corn, flax, yams, sesame, rice, groundnuts, and palm trees. It is inhabited predominantly by the Tiv, Idoma, Igede and Etulo peoples. Benue State possesses a rich and diverse cultural ...
Benue State of Nigeria :: Nigeria Information & Guide
WEBBenue State was created on February 3, 1976 by the then regime of General Murtala Mohammed, out of the old Benue-Plateau State. The capital is Makurdi. The state derives its name from River Benue, the second largest in the country and the most prominent geographical feature in the state.
Benue - Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes ...
WEBBenue state has a landmass of 33,955 square kilometres and lies between Latitudes 6.5° and 8.5° North, and Longitudes 7.47° N and 10 East. State Capital Makurdi, the state capital was established in the early twenties and gained prominence in 1927 when it became the headquarters of the then Benue Province.
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