Benue State

The state encompasses 34,059 square kilometers of land with a population of over 4 million people across its diverse agricultural landscapes and settlements.

Created on February 3, 1976, during General Murtala Mohammed's administration, Benue State emerged from the division of the former Benue-Plateau State.

The state population includes Tiv, Idoma, and Igede ethnic groups, each maintaining their languages, traditional ceremonies, and distinct social structures.

The tropical climate features wet seasons from April to October and dry seasons from November to March, supporting extensive farming throughout the region.

The state derives its name from the Benue River, which the Tiv people originally called Ber-nor, meaning river of hippopotamuses in their language.

Location: Nigeria

Inception: February 3, 1976

Capital city: Makurdi

Website: https://www.benuestate.gov.ng/

Shares border with: Nasarawa State, Taraba State, Cross River State, Ebonyi State, Enugu State, Kogi State

Website: https://benuestate.gov.ng

GPS coordinates: 7.33333,8.75000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43