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Benue State's official slogan is "Food Basket of the Nation" and its capital is Makurdi. Created in February 3, 1976 by Gen. Murtala Muhammed,
it lies in Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone and has 23 local government areas.
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Who is the current Governor of Benue State?
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Benue State?
Samuel Ode
Who is the current Speaker of Benue State House of Assembly?
Aondona Hyacinth Dajoh
Who is the current Chief Judge of Benue State?
Justice Maurice Ikpambese
Who represents Benue North-East Senatorial District?
Senator Emmanuel Udende
Who is the current Commissioner for Finance in Benue State?
Michael Oglegba
Who represents Benue North-West Senatorial District?
Senator Titus Zam
Who is the current Commissioner for Works and Housing in Benue State?
Tiza Imojime
Who represents Benue South Senatorial District?
Senator Patrick Abba Moro
Who is the current Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management in Benue State?
Frederick Ikyaan
What is the capital of Benue State?
Makurdi
What is Benue State nicknamed as?
Food Basket of the Nation
When was Benue State created?
February 3, 1976
Which state was Benue State carved out from?
Benue-Plateau State
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Benue State?
23
Who created Benue State?
General Murtala Muhammed
Which geopolitical zone does Benue State belong to?
North-Central
Who was the first military governor of Benue State?
Colonel Abdullahi Shelleng (1976-1978)
Who was the first civilian governor of Benue State?
Aper Aku (1979-1983)
What river gave Benue State its name?
River Benue
What does 'Benue' mean in the Tiv language?
River or lake of hippopotamus (Ber-nor)
Which ethnic group is the largest in Benue State?
Tiv people
What percentage of Nigeria's soybean production comes from Benue State?
Over 70%
Which famous Nigerian politician was buried in Benue State with his tomb now a monument?
J.S. Tarka
What is the traditional puppet theatre performance of the Tiv people called?
Kwagh-hir Festival
What is the main economic base of Benue State?
Agriculture
What percentage of Benue State's workforce is engaged in agriculture?
Over 75%
Name three major towns in Benue State apart from Makurdi
Gboko, Otukpo, and Oju
Which mineral is commercially exploited at Tse-Kucha in Gboko, Benue State?
Limestone
What is the name of the stadium in Benue State?
Aper Aku Stadium
Which football club is based in Benue State?
Lobi Stars FC
Name three major ethnic groups in Benue State
Tiv, Idoma, and Igede
What is the highest traditional office among the Tiv people?
Tor Tiv
How many Local Government Areas do the Tiv people occupy in Benue State?
14 LGAs
How many Local Government Areas do the Idoma people occupy in Benue State?
7 LGAs
How many Local Government Areas do the Igede people occupy in Benue State?
2 LGAs
What is Otukpo, the Idoma capital, also known as?
Lion's Heart and Land of the Brave
Which agricultural crop is Benue State most famous for producing?
Yam and Soybean
Name three crops prominently grown in Benue State
Yam, Rice, Beans, Cassava, Sweet potato, Maize, Soybean, Sorghum
Where are the tombs of the first Dutch missionaries located in Benue State?
Harga and Sai in Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas
What is Benue State also called regarding entertainment?
Entertainment Capital of the Middle Belt
Which Benue State senator previously served as Senate President?
David Mark
Which former Benue governor is now a minister in the federal cabinet?
Senator George Akume
What notable characteristic makes Benue State important to Nigeria's food security?
It is the Food Basket of the Nation producing over 75% of national workforce in agriculture
Name the prominent political figure from Benue State known for his role in Nigeria's First and Second Republics
Joseph Tarka
Which Commissioner for Information and Orientation serves in Benue State?
Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo
In what year did Governor Hyacinth Alia assume office?
2023
What is the commercial mineral found at Otukpo in Benue State?
Kaolinite
State Capital
The state capital is
Makurdi.
State Slogan
The official state slogan is
Food Basket of the Nation.
Creation Date
The state was created on
February 3, 1976.
State Creator
The state was created by
Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
Population
The population is
5,741,815.
Land Area
It has a land area of
34,059 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments
There are
23 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone
This state is situated in
North-Central geopolitical zone.
Current Governor
The current governor of Benue state is Hyacinth Alia.
Current Senators
Below is the list of senators representing the people of Benue State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members
Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Benue State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives:
Local Government Areas in Benue (23)
#
LGA
Headquarters
1
Ado
Igumale
2
Agatu
Obagaji
3
Apa
Ugbokpo
4
Buruku
Buruku
5
Gboko
Gboko
6
Guma
Gbajimba
7
Gwer East
Aliade
8
Gwer West
Naka
9
Katsina-Ala
Katsina-Ala
10
Konshisha
Tse-Agberagba
11
Kwande
Adikpo
12
Logo
Ugba
13
Makurdi
Makurdi
14
Obi
Obi
15
Ogbadibo
Otukpo
16
Ohimini
Idekpa
17
Oju
Oju
18
Okpokwu
Okpoga
19
Otukpo
Otukpo
20
Tarka
Wannune
21
Ukum
Sankera
22
Ushongo
Lessel
23
Vandeikya
Vandeikya