Which part of Nigeria is Benue State?

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.

Is Benue state in the northern part of Nigeria?

Benue is a state in North-central Nigeria with a population of about 2.8 million in 1991. Tiv, Idoma, and Igede are spoken predominantly. There are other ethnic groups as well.

Which zone is Benue State?

The 36 states and the FCT are grouped into six geopolitical zones: North Central (7 states): Niger, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa (Nassarawa), Kwara and FCT. North East (6 states): Bauchi, Borno, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe and Yobe. North West (7 states): Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano and Jigawa.

Where is the capital of Benue?

Makurdi is the capital of Benue State, located in central Nigeria, and part of the Middle Belt region of central Nigeria. The city is situated on the south bank of the Benue River.
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What language is spoken in Benue State?

There are 14 languages spoken as first languages is Benue State. The major languages are Idoma, Igede and Tiv. The other languages are minority languages.

Is Benue an Igbo state?

Benue State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. It is inhabited predominantly by the Tiv, Idoma, Igede and Etulo peoples. Its capital is Makurdi.
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Who is the richest man in Idoma land?

Technically, Aliko Dangote is not located in Benue State but he owns cement an international cement factory in Benue state. This successful enterprise is chief among the businesses that made Dangote the richest black man on earth. The official estimation of his net worth says that he had $14.1 billion in March 2018.

What are the 3 regions in Nigeria?

At the time of independence in 1960, Nigeria was a Federal State of three Regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern.

Which state is closer to Benue?

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.

How many states are in north east Nigeria?

North East – Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe. North West – Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa,, Zamfara. South East – Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo.

Is Makurdi a city or a town?

Makurdi is the Capital City of Benue State found in the North Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Popularly referred to as the food basket of the Nation, Benue State is the Country’s foremost food producer.

How old is ortom?

60 years (April 23, 1961)

How old is Makurdi?

Founded about 1927 when the railroad from Port Harcourt (279 miles [449 km] south-southwest) was extended to Jos and Kaduna, Makurdi rapidly developed into a transportation and market centre. In 1976, following the division of Benue-Plateau state into two states, Makurdi was selected as the capital of Benue state.

Who is the king of Benue State?

James Ayatse

What is the meaning of Benue?

noun. a river in W Africa, flowing Wfrom Cameroon to the Niger River in Nigeria. 870 miles (1,400 km).

Who is the VC of BSU?

The current Vice-chancellor of Benue State University is Professor Msugh Moses Kembe who took over from Professor Charity Angya on November 5, 2015.
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Benue State University.