Benue State is one of the South
Eastern states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. It is inhabited predominantly by the Tiv, Idoma and Igede peoples, who speak Tiv, Idoma, and Igede languages respectively. The Tivs comprise the Etulos
while the Idomas comprise the Ufia's (Utonkon) to Orokam at the west border of
the state.3 February 1976
Capital:Makurdi
Slogan:Food Basket of the Nation
Estimated population
(2006 Census):4,253,641
Local Government Area:Twenty-three (23)
Deputy Governor:Benson Abounu
Commissioner for Education:AbubakarAudu
Higher institution: Universities include; University of
Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State University, University of Mkar
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