Creation Year: 1989
Headquarters: Igumale

Council Wards/Districts: Agila council ward, Igumale council ward, Ulayi council ward, Ijigban council ward, Utonkon council ward

Local Government Boundaries (Benue State): Otukpo Local Government Area Okpokwu Local Government Area, Obi Local Government Area, Oju Local Government Area

Local Government Boundaries (Ebonyi State): Ishielu Local Government Area, Ohaukwu Local Government Areas

Agricultural Produce: Yam production, Rice production, Cassava production Maize production, Palm oil production

Popular Occupation: Fishing due to the presence of streams

Streams in Ado LGA: Okpokwu stream, Ogege stream, Awu stream, Atsani stream, Ado stream

Blacksmith Produce: Hoes, Cutlasses, Other basic farm implements

Mineral Resources: Commercial quantity of limestone and other minerals

Languages Spoken: Idoma dialect, except for Utonkon, where Ufia language is spoken

Creation Year: 1989

Headquarters: Igumale

Council Wards/Districts: Agila council ward, Igumale council ward, Ulayi council ward, Ijigban council ward, Utonkon council ward

Local Government Boundaries (Benue State): Otukpo Local Government Area, Okpokwu Local Government Area, Obi Local Government Area, Oju Local Government Area

Local Government Boundaries (Ebonyi State): Ishielu Local Government Area, Ohaukwu Local Government Areas

Agricultural Produce: Yam production, Rice production, Cassava production, Maize production, Palm oil production

Popular Occupation: Fishing due to the presence of streams

Streams in Ado LGA: Okpokwu stream, Ogege stream, Awu stream,Atsani stream, Ado stream

Blacksmith Produce: Hoes Cutlasses, Other basic farm implements

Mineral Resources: Commercial quantity of limestone and other minerals

Languages Spoken: Idoma dialect, except for Utonkon, where Ufia language is spoken

Headquarters: Ugbokpo, created in August 1991

Boundaries (Benue State): North: Agatu, South: Otukpo East: Gwer West local government areas

Boundaries (Kogi State): West: Ankpa Local Government Area, West: Omala Local Government Area

Agricultural Produce: Cassava, Maize, Yam, Melon, Guinea-corn

Mineral Resources: Gypsum, Limestone, and Salt, with great potential for commercial exploration

Towns and Villages: Ugboko, Iga-Okpaya, Ikobi, Odugbo, Oiji, Ofoke, Oba Alifeti, Idada, Ojantela, Edikwu-Icho, Ogbobi

Languages Spoken: Idoma language

Created: 1989 out of the present Gboko Local Government Area

Previous Existence: Once existed in 1982 as Ambighir Local Government, phased out in 1984

Boundaries (Benue State): East: Logo and Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, West: Ushongo Local Government Area, North: Guma or Tarkaa Local Government Area, South: Gboko Local Government Area

Boundaries (Kogi State): West: Ankpa Local Government Area, West: Omala Local Government Area

Ethnic Composition: Tiv people (dominant), Etulo, Nyifon

Population (2006): 203,721 people

Landmass: Approximately 1,246 square kilometers

Coordinates: Latitude: 10° 37′ 0″ N, Longitude: 7° 14′ 0″ E

Council Wards: Shorov Council Ward, Etulo Council Ward, Mbaityough Council Ward, Mbaazagee Council Ward, Mbaakura Council Ward, Binev Council Ward, Mbapen Council Ward, Mbaya Council Ward, Mbakyongo Council Ward, Mbaatirkyaa Council Ward, Mbayaka Council Ward, Mbakyaan Council Ward, Mbaade Council Ward

Development Areas: Buruku, Tyowanye, Abwa, Mbalagh development areas

Major Markets: Various markets including Tyowanye, Abwa, Adi, Ugbema, Ortese, Jingir, Uga, Usen, Fada, Kur, Tyogbenda-Mbajov, Anshav, Ashamena, Tomanyiin, Anvambe, Tomataan, and more (some markets have specific days of operation)

Features: Rivers (e.g., River Buruku), Streams, Ponds, Swampy areas, Loose soil, Thick forests, and others

Agricultural Produce: Rice, beans, cashew, cassava, yam, okro, palm nuts, cocoa nuts, guava, pawpaw, soyabeans, groundnut, dry fish, fresh fish, vegetables, melon, groundnut, Timber tree, economic trees like Orange and mangoes

Mineral Resources: Limestone, sharp sand, salt, gravel, natural gas, clay, coal, and more

Temperature: Ranges from 25°C to 31°C

People: A significant percentage of literate population, contributing to various fields including academia, medicine, and civil service

Religion: Dominating Christian group, Muslim group, Traditional worshippers (Akombo and Tsav)

Notable Churches: Universal Reform Christian Church, Catholic Church, Reformed Evangelical Mission, Deeper Life Church, Living Faith Church, and others

CultureRich and diverse cultural heritage expressed through clothing, masquerades, music, dances, and traditional Kwagh-hir theater with notable dances like Ingyough, Ange, Anchanakupa, Swange, Kureke, and Tomsule.

Date Created: 11th May 1970

Headquarter: Gboko

Landmass: 2,264 square kilometers

Population (2006 Census): 358,936

Languages: Tiv, Hausa, and English

Occupation: Farming
- Trading
- Civil Service

Mineral Resources: Limestone

Industry: Dangote Cement Plc

Special Tribute: Traditional seat of Tor Tiv and Tiv traditional Headquarters

Distance from Makurdi: 92 kilometers (1 hour)

Landmark: Gboko Hills in the North, Mkar Hills at the East, J. S. Tarka Tomb

Area Code: GBK

Districts, Council Wards, and Polling Units: Mbakpegh Council Ward, Igyorov Council Ward, Mbatan Council Ward, Gboko-South Council Ward, Mbatser Council Ward, Mbakwen Council Ward, Gboko-North-West Council Ward, Mbaanku Council Ward, Mbadim Council Ward, Gboko-Central Market Council Ward, Yandev-South Council Ward, Yandev-North Council Ward, Ukpekpe Council Ward, Mbatyu Council Ward, Mbadam Council Ward, Gboko-East Council Ward, Mbaaverakaa Council Ward, (Seventeen council wards and Eighteen districts)

Polling Units: 345

Markets: Mbatyav, Mbatyierev, Mbayion, Yandev, Ipav

Creation Year: 1987 (from the former Makurdi Local Government Area)

Headquarters: Gbajimba

Distance from Makurdi: 37 kilometers (1-hour journey)

Boundaries: East: Logo Local Government Area
- South: Makurdi Local Government Area and Tarka Local Government Area
- West: Doma Local Government Area of Nassarawa State

Major TownsGbajimba
- Daudu
- Torkula
- Kase-yough
- Abinsi
- Mbabegha Village
- Agasha

Landmass: 240,000 square kilometers

Population (2006 Census): 191,599 people

People: Predominantly Tiv with Jukun, Hausa, and Kabuwa communities

Council Wards or Districts: - Kaambe
- Abinsi
- Uvir
- Saghev
- Nzorov
- Nyiev
- Mbabai
- Mbayer or Yandev
- Mbawa
- Mbadwen

Polling Units160

Political Representation: Shares a Federal House of Representatives seat with Makurdi Local Government and has one House of Assembly seat

Major Dances: Tsuwe-Tsele, Ajo, Ihanga, and many folk singers

Markets: Gbajimba market
- Daudu market
- Agasha market
- Abinsi

Investment Opportunities: - Natural Resources
- Agricultural Produce
- Livestock Farming
- Trading
- Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship: Production of hoes, arrows, cutlasses, axes, and knives for domestic and commercial purposes

Transportation: Road links to Makurdi and Nassarawa State; water transport via River Gbajimba linked with River Benue

Date Created: 1976 (by General Murtala Mohammed)

Headquarters: Aliade

Landmass: 2,294 square kilometers

Geographical Location: Southwest of Tar-Tiv, between 8° and 9° east of the green meridian

Population (2006 Census): 163,647 people

Districts: - Yonov
- Njiriv
- Ngyohov

Council Wards: 14 council wards with specific wards in Yonov, Ngyohov, and Njiriv axes

Polling Units: 157 across 14 districts in 14 council wards

Boundaries: Shares boundaries with seven other local government areas: Gwer-West, Tarka, Konshisha, Gboko, Oju, Obi, and Makurdi

Tribes: Predominantly Tiv with Igede community

Religion: Diverse denominations: Christians and Muslims co-existing

Rivers and Streams: Gwer, Gbaya, Uhugh, Fete, Mu, Ujilagbo, and others, all tributaries of River Benue

Major Markets: Aliade market, Ikpayongo market, Igbor market, Taraku market, Ivur market, Fiidi market

Economic Organizations: - Agriculture (farming, livestock farming, crops produce)
- Trading
- Craft making and smithing

Transportation: Served by motorable roads and the Nigerian Eastern railway with stations at Taraku, Moi-Igbo, Kinga, and Agana

Mineral Resources/Deposit: Salt at Mbayom, hard-core stones, laterite at Mbasombo, and clay found in virtually all three districts

Date Created: 29th September 1991

Headquarters: Naka

Geographical Location: West of Benue

Landmass: Landmass 1,479 square kilometers

Languages: Tiv, Injaha (Idoma)

Occupation- Farming
- Trading
- Fishing

Mineral Resources: Salt, Clay, Limestone, Byrite

Distance from Makurdi: 40 kilometers (50 minutes)

Area Code: NAK

Features: - Electricity
- Naka Earth Dam
- Nagi Transport Service

Council Wards: - Avihijime Council Ward
- Gaambe Ushin Council Ward
- Gbaange/Tongov Council Ward
- Ikyaghev Council Ward
- Ityougatee/Injaha Council Ward
- Mbachohom Council Ward
- Mbayamshi Council Ward
- Mbapa Council Ward
- Merkyen Council Ward
- Sengev
- Shaghev/Ukusu Council Ward
- Sengev/Yengev Council Ward
- Tijime Council Ward
- Tsambe/Mbesev Council Ward
- Mbabuande Council Ward

Date Created: 1976

Headquarters: Katsina-Ala

Districts or Council Wards: - Katsina-Ala Township
- Ikyurav-tiev I
- Ikyurav-tiev II
- Yooyo
- Utange
- Tiir
- Iwar
- Michihe
- Mbakyongo
- Mbajir
- Mbatyura/Mberev
- Mbacher

Polling Units: 185 across 12 districts in 12 council wards

Ethnic Composition: Tiv, Etelo, Hausa, and Fulani

Distance from Makurdi: 126 kilometers

Boundaries: Benue State: To the North (Logo and Ukum), To the South (Kwande and Ushongo), To the West (Buruku); Taraba State: To the North East (Takum and Ussa)

Weather: - Rainy season (April to October)
- Dry season (November to March)
- Guinea savannah vegetation

Main Occupation: Farming (over 75% of the population engages in agriculture)

Agricultural Produce: Yams, Sorghum, Cassava, Yellow melon, Beniseed (sesame), Soybeans, Groundnut, and others

Farm ToolsTraditional tools like Hoes, Machetes, and Cutlasses

Cultural Heritage: Famous cultural dances including Gbasela, Takera, Agbega, Kwagh-hir, and others

Prominent Geographical Features: River Katsina-Ala, The Harga Hills of Igneous Rock, River Yooyo, Loko, Lake Akata

Transportation: Located on trunk "A" highway connecting Calabar, Jalingo, and Yola

Date Created: - Created in 1983, then scrapped in 1984
- Recreated on 4th February 1989

Headquarters: Tse-Agberagba

Population: Approximately 225,672 (2006 census)

Landmass: 10,089 square kilometers (one of the largest in Benue State)

Geographical Location: North East of Benue State (between Longitude 8°40' East and Latitude 6°55' to 7°23' North)

Boundaries: - Gboko Local Government Area (North)
- Gwer Local Government Area (West)
- Ushongo and Vandeikya Local Government Areas (East)
- Cross River (South)

Ethnic Composition: - Tivs (majority group)
- Igedes (minority group)

Council Wards/Districts: Eleven (11) Council Wards/Districts

Polling Units: 212 across the Eleven (11) districts

Development Area Offices: Five (5) Development Area offices

Agricultural Potentials: Crops like yams, cassava, rice, soya beans, guinea corn, groundnuts, oranges, etc.

LivestockGoats, pigs, birds, Fulani cattle, and other domestic animals Cultural dances: Kyureke, Ingyinga, Ingyough, Takera, Kwagh-hir performance

Social Amenities: - Over 150 primary schools and about 107 Post Primary Institutions
- Women vocational centers, clubhouses, water schemes, and communication links

Date Created: - Originally created as an Intermediates area
- Became a local government in September 1976

Headquarters: Adikpo (known as 'London' due to friendly weather and urbanization)

Geographical Location: East-South of Benue State

Area Code: WDP

Landmass: 2,744 square kilometers

Distance from Makurdi: Approximately 149 km (1 hour 30 minutes)

Population: 345,850 (based on 2006 census)

Languages: Tiv, English

Predominant Occupation: - Farming
- Civil service
- Trading

Mineral Resources: Zinc, table salt, precious stones

Boundaries: Cameroon, Taraba, Cross-River, and Akwa-Ibom States

Districts/Council Wards and Polling Units: - Fifteen (15) council wards with 16 districts
- A total of 248 polling units across the council wards

Major Towns: - Adikpo
- Jato-Aka
- Ikyogen
- Koti

Agricultural Produce: - Cassava (Garri)
- Soya Beans
- Rice
- Mango
- Groundnuts
- Sweet potatoes

Date Created: December 1996, separated from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area

Headquarters: Ugba

Location: Longitude: 9°4 East
Latitude: 7°40 North

Boundaries: - East: Ukum Local Government Area
- North: Wukari Local Government, Taraba State
- North-West: Guma Local Government Area
- West: Buruku Local Government Area
- South: Katsina-Ala Local Government Area

Climate: - Tropical climate with two distinct seasons:
1. Rainy season
2. Dry season

Population: Approximately 120,000 (based on 2006 census report)

People: - Predominantly Tiv-speaking people
- Inhabited by Ugondo and Gaambe-Tiev groups

Council Wards/Districts: - Mbater, Ugondo
- Mbagber
- Tombo, Gaambe
- Mbayam, Ugondo
- Mbadyul, Ugondo
- Nenzev, Ugondo
- Mbavuur, Gaambe
- Turan, Gaambe
- Ukemberagya/Tswarev, Gaambe
- Yonov, Ugondo

Major Towns- Ugba
- Anyiin
- Anyilamo
- Abeda
- Zanzan

Markets: - Anyiin
- Ugba
- Ayilamo
- Abeda
- Iorza Dooshima
- Dusa Anyone
- Adzege
- Wende Gondozua
- Mbadyul
- Ikyoo

Culture and Tourism: - Salt mines at Mbatsum
- Hills at Shisho (with supernatural powers)
- Agbanyadio hills
- Lakes: Anyibe, Adzege Bernor, Warawa, Jevje

Culture and Dance: Rich culture expressed through colorful dances, music, and festivals including Kpenye, Takere, Oliver Anye, Bagu, Swange, and more

Investment Opportunities: Agricultural products, Natural resources, Trade, Tourism development including hotels and cultural village for training

Transportation: Well-connected by a network of Federal, State, and Local Government Roads with a Federal road running through Ugba from Yandev to Zaki Biam and Wukari, connecting to Taraba State

History: - Established in the early twenties, gained prominence in 1927
- Became the Benue Province headquarters
- Became the capital of Benue State in 1976

Headquarters: Makurdi Local Government Area

Council Wards: - Agan
- Bar
- Central or South Mission
- Clerk or Market
- Fiidi
- Mbalagh
- Modern Market
- North Bank I
- North Bank II
- Wailomayo

North Bank of Makurdi: - Federal University of Agriculture
- Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering
- Headquarters of the 72 Airborne Battalion
- State Headquarters of the Department of Customs and Excise

Southern Part of Makurdi: - Government House
- State Secretariat
- Federal Secretariat
- Commercial Banks
- Police Headquarters
- Nigeria Prisons Service
- Aper Aku Township Stadium
- Nigeria Air Force Base, Makurdi
- Makurdi Modern Market
- Federal Medical Centre
- Nigeria Railway Station
- Benue Printing and Publishing Company Limited
- Radio Benue
- Nigeria Television Authority (NTA)
- Central Post Office
- Benue Hotels
- Benue State University (BSU)

Temperature: - Warm temperatures most of the year
- Cool period from November to January during harmattan season

Transportation: - Air: Nigeria Airways and private airlines
- Rail: Makurdi Rail Bridge connects northern and eastern Nigeria
- Road: Major routes to Lafia, Jos, Otukpo, Enugu, Yandev, Adikpo, Calabar, Wukari
- Water: River Benue

Bridges: Bridges - Railway Bridge (built in 1932) New Dual Carriage Bridge (commissioned in 1978)

History: - Created on October 10, 1996
- Carved from the former Oju local government
- Named after River Obi

Headquarters: Obarike-Ito (Ito Barracks)

Major Towns: Adum East, Itogo, Okpokwu, Ikwokwu

Geographical Location: South Central

Landmass: 195 square kilometers

Population: 98,550 (2006 census)

Languages: Languages Igede

Boundaries: Ado Local Government Area, Otukpo Local Government Area, and Oju Local Government Area of Benue State

Occupation: Farming

Major Farm Produce: Maize, Cassava, Groundnut, Yams

Mineral Resources: Bauxite, Limestone, Crude oil, Tin Ore, Copper

Distance from Makurdi: 1 hour 30 minutes

Area Code: BRT

Council Wards- Obarike-Ito council ward
- Orihi council ward
- Okwutungbe council ward
- Ogore council ward
- Okpokwu council ward
- Odiapa council ward
- Obeko council ward
- Itogo council ward
- Irabi council ward
- Ikwokwu council ward
- Akum West council ward
- Adiko council ward

Creation Year: 1991

Name Origin: Named after the Ogbadibo stream that flows through the area

Headquarters: Otukpa

Councils or Districts: - Otukpa (with 6 council wards) - Orokam (with 3 council wards) - Owukpa (with 4 council wards)

Boundaries: - To the East: Okpokwu Local Government Area - To the North: Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi State - To the West: Udenu and Igbo-Eze North Local Government Areas, Enugu State - To the South: Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Enugu State

Agriculture Produce: - Cassava - Millet - Palm wine - Palm oil in commercial quantities

Mineral Resources: - Large coal and kaolin deposits in Owukpa and Orokam respectively

Languages: Predominantly Idoma dialect

Creation Year: 5th December, 1996

Name Origin: Named after the Ohimini stream in the area

Headquarters: Idekpa

Geo-Location: South-East

Population: 176,000 (2006)

Languages: Idoma

Distance from Makurdi: Approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes

Area Code: DKP

Council Wards: - Ochobo - Onyangede - Agadagba - Atilo - Awulema - Awule - Ugene - Ehatokpe - Ojali - Ojano - Okete - Ankpechi

Boundaries: Benue Borders: Otukpo Local Government Area and Okpokwu Local Government Area Kogi State Borders: Olamaboro Local Government Area and Ankpa Local Government Area

Occupation: Farming and Trading

Agriculture Produce: - Yam - Guinea corn - Groundnut - Maize - Cassava

Mineral Resources: - Coal - Chalk - Kerosene - Precious stone

Year of Creation: 1976

Name Origin: Derived from River Okpokwu

Headquarters: Okpoga

Location from Makurdi: Approximately 170 kilometers southwest of Makurdi (Benue State capital)

Borders: - North: Ohimini Local Government Area - West: Ogbadibo Local Government Area - East: Ado and Otukpo Local Government Area - South: Isiuzo Local Government of Enugu State - North West: Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State

Population: Projected at over 250,000

Districts: - Edumoga - Okpoga - Ichama

Council Wards: Twelve council wards

Vegetation: Transition between deciduous rainforest and grassland savannah

Predominant Occupation: Farming

Farm Produce: - Citrus fruits - Guinea corn - Maize - Soybeans - Millet - Beni seed - Pepper - Groundnuts - Rice - Cassava (mainly exported as garri)

Banks: - Bank of the North, Ugbokolo - People's Bank, Ugbokolo - Okpoga Community Bank, Okpoga

Major Markets: - Afor market, Ugbokolo - Ichama and Ede markets in Aliaba, Ede-Okpoga - Eke market in Olegbocho, Ai-dogodo - Ukwo markets at Okpoga and Adoga

Finished Products in Markets: - Palm oil - Palm wine - Magazines - Baskets - Brooms - Chairs

Investment Opportunities: Open-door policy for investment with prompt land acquisition and security protection for prospective investors

Year of Creation: February 1976

Headquarters: Oju town / council ward

Dominant Ethnic Group: Igede

Population: - 700,000 people (2013 estimate) - 168,491 people (2006 estimated census)

Occupation: Farming, Trading, and Civil Service

Agricultural Produce: - Yam - Rice - Beni seed - Guinea corn - Palm - Soya beans - Cassava - Millet - Maize - Groundnut - Palm oil

Geo-Location: South East

Landmass: 1,283 square kilometers

Boundaries: - North: Obi and Gwer local government - East: Konshisha local government - West: Ado local government - South: Ebonyi and Cross River States of Nigeria

Mineral Resources: - Limestone - Precious stone - Bauxite - Coal - Clay - Zinc - Salt

Languages: Igede

Distance from Makurdi: 115 km (1 hour 20 minutes)

Area Code: JUX

Districts: - Igede Central (Oju I) district/state constituency - Uwokwu (Oju II) district/state constituency

Council Wards- Adokpa council ward - Ibilla council ward - Idelle council ward - Iyeche council ward - Oboru Oye council ward - Oju council ward - Okpokpo council ward - Okudu council ward - Owo council ward - Ukpa council ward - Ainu council ward

Market Days: - Ihigile - Ihio - Ihiobila - Ihiejwo - Ihiokwu

Religion: - Predominantly Christianity - About 85% Christians - About 15% traditional worshippers

Year of Creation: - Not specified, but it's part of the initial local government creation in Nigeria

Headquarters: Otukpo Town

Ethnic Composition: - Predominantly Idoma people - Communities of other Nigerian tribes, including Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo, and Tiv

Languages: - Predominantly a dialect of Idoma language - Akpa people (around Otobi – Allan axis) speak Akweya language

Boundaries: - North: Apa Local Government Area - South: Obi, Ado, and Okpokwu Local Government Area - East: Gwer West and Gwer East Local Government Areas - West: Ohimini Local Government Area - West (Kogi State): Ankpa Local Government Area

Religion: - Predominantly Christians and Muslims - Peaceful coexistence of both religions

Main Economic Activities: - Civil service - Commerce - Sandal making - Rice milling - Restaurants - Bars

Agricultural Produce: - Rice - Yam - Cassava - Guinea Corn - Maize

Mineral Resources: - Kaolin - Clay soil with clay brick cottage industries

Prominent Places: - Ogobia - Upu - Otukpoicho - Otobi - Adoka - Oyagede - Akpa-Igede

Transportation: - Road: Connected to the rest of the country via trunk A road - Road transportation through commercial bus and taxi services - Rail: Part of the Port Harcourt to Kaduna railway line with a railway station

Banks: - First Bank - Agriculture Bank - Co-operative Bank - Oceanic Bank - Intercontinental Bank - Unity Bank - Bank PHB - UBA - Zenith Bank

Year of Creation: December 8, 1996

Headquarters: Wannune

Ethnic Composition: - Predominantly Mbakor of Tiv ethnic extraction - Other ethnic groups attracted for trade and public service jobs

Boundaries: - North: Guma Local Government Area - West: Gwer East Local Government Area - East: Buruku Local Government Area - South: Gboko Local Government Area

Landmass: Approximately 377.679 square kilometers

Population: 79,280 (Census, 2006)

Location: Longitude 8045’ to 9000’E and latitude 7030’ to 7045’N

Council Wards and Polling Units: - Ten council wards: Shitile, Tongov, Mbakwakem, Mbaajir, Mbaigba, Mbachaverikyondo, Mbaikyo or Mbayia, Mbaayo, Mbanyagber, and Mbaikyaa - Sixty Two (62) polling units

Weather: - Typical tropical climate - Two distinct seasons: - Rainy season (April to October) with 150 – 180mm annual rainfall - Dry season (November to March) with temperature ranging from 23oC to 30oC

Ethnic Composition: - Predominantly Tiv - Other ethnic groups, including Hausa, Fulani, Ibo, Urhobo, Ijawa, Yoruba, etc.

Agriculture: - Main economic activity - About 95% of the population is rural - Agriculture includes root and grain crops, vegetable production

Settlement Patterns: - Changed from compound or village settlements to isolated hamlets due to search for agricultural land - Population density around 213 inhabitants per square kilometer

Year of Creation: May 1989 by the Babangida administration

Headquarters: Lessel

Location: Latitude 70

Boundaries: - North: Gboko Local Government Area and Buruku Local Government Area - South: Vandeikya Local Government Area - East: Kwande Local Government Area - West: Konshisha Local Government Area

Population: - Approximately 123,166 (26th November 1991 census) - Approximately 191,935 (21st March 2006 census)

Districts: - Atirkyese - Ikov - Lessel Township - Mbaaka - Mbaanyam - Mbaawe - Mbagba - Mbagwaza - Mbakuha - Mbayegh - Utange

Agriculture: Agriculture - Mainstay of the economy - Citrus fruits (largest producer in Benue State) - Grains (rice, maize, sorghum, groundnuts, Bambara nuts, soybeans) - Agricultural products serve as both cash and food crops

Mineral Resources: - Barites in commercial quantities in Mbagir and Mbakuta wards/districts - High-quality marble in large quantities at Ushongo Hills - Clay suitable for a ceramic industry at Anwo Gbor in Mbaaka District

Infrastructure: - Linked to other local government areas by federal and state roads - Moderate modern infrastructural facilities - Local government headquarters to be connected to the national grid - Potential for industries such as fruit juice, rice mill, cassava processing, flour mills, ceramic, stone crushing, mining, and glass

Year of Creation: September 1991

Headquarters: Sankera

Location: East-north of Benue state, Zone A senatorial district

Boundaries: - Katsina-Ala Local Government Area - Logo Local Government Area - Taraba and Nassarawa States

Landmass: 429.10 square kilometers

Climate: Two distinct seasons: - Rainy season - Dry season

Population: Approximately 183,422 people (2006 census)

Ethnic Composition: Predominantly Tiv people

Council Wards/Districts and Polling Units: - Aterayange - Mbatian - Boikyo - Uyan - Ugbam - Ituluv - Lumbuv - Mbazun - Tsaav - Mbayenge - Azendeshi - Kendav - Kundav - 223 polling units

Culture and Tourism: - Hospitable people with Tiv culture - Traditional dances, folk songs, and cultural events

Investment Opportunities: - Abundant agricultural products: yam, rice, corn, sesame - Forest reserve in Sankera for furniture and saw mills - Vast land for crop cultivation - Natural resources: sand reserve, byrite, salt, zinc (quantity and full locations require further research)

Year of Creation: August 28, 1976

The People: Descendants of one great ancestor, Achira or Jechira. Vandeikya name derived from a rock settlement of baboons or monkeys.

Landmass: 183,939/68 square meters

Council Wards/Districts: - Mbagbam - Mbadede - Mbagbera - Mbajor - Mbayongo - Mbakaange - Nyimangbah - Ningev - Mbatyough - Tsambe - Mbakyaha - Vandeikya township

Population: Over 532,881 (1999 census projection)

Shares Boundaries With: - Obudu and Bekwara local government councils in Cross River State. - Konshisha, Kwande, and Ushongo local governments in Benue State.

Location: South Eastern, Benue State

Agricultural Produce: Rice, sweet potatoes, sorghum, citrus, cassava, bananas, spices, tomatoes, pepper, palm oil, and palm products. Sheep and cattle rearing. Sheep grazing area in Ningev Council Ward.

Industrial Potentials: Starch and glucose production, fruit juice extraction, vegetable oil, bottling of palm wine, and solid minerals (zinc, barite, kaolin, rutile, etc.)

Weather: Short dry season (November – March) and long wet season (April – October)

Infrastructural Facilities: Trunk ‘A’ federal highway connecting Cross-River State to Katsina-Ala and other northern states. Electricity supply extends to Vandeikya township, Chi village, and Tsar. Modern general hospital, missionary hospital, and local government clinics. Water supply program provides pipe-borne water. Rivers: River Aya and River Be.

Markets: - Primary/major markets: Ihugh and Agbo. - Secondary markets: Tsar, Koti-Yough, and Gbem. - Other markets: Dagba, Betse, Agidi Mbakena, Anhyla, Agu, Sambo, Pev, Taatihi, Adeiyongo, Tor Tiv, Mede, Anongo, and Ugba.