Agatu Local Government Area
Agatu local government area was carved out of Apa local government area.
Headquarters:
Obagaji
Created:
In October 1996
Population:
By the 1991 census, it has a population of about 80,000
Boundaries:
- Apa local government to the South,
- Gwer West to the East, and
- West by Kogi State to the West.
Council wards:
The local government has ten council wards.
Agricultural produce:
Agatu local government is acclaimed one of the food baskets of the Benue state because of its diverse rich agricultural produce which include:
- Yams,
- Rice,
- Beans,
- Cassava,
- Maize,
- Soybeans,
- Sorghum,
- Millet,
- Beniseed,
- Melon and many more.
And Agatu local government accounts for over 80% of fish production in Zone ‘C’ and of course the entire State.
Agricultural resources:
Agatu local government has a vast and fertile landmass which is tilled by the farming population that treasures agriculture as the bed-rock of its livelihood.
It also boasts of one of the longest stretches of river systems in the state with great potentials for a vial fish farming and dry season farming through irrigation.
Mineral resources:
- Limestone,
- Gypsum,
- Anhydride,
- Kaolin,
- Natural gas,
- Salt, and
- Petroleum
Forest resources:
- Iroko
- Ibeche
- Mahogany, and many others
These economic trees are found at Ogbaulu, Okagabi, Ogwumogba, Ichogolungun and Enogoje.
The local government area is willing to give prospective investors, a hitch-free granting of a certificate of occupancy (C of O) for those who need land for their business. It is hoped that with this gesture and prospects, individuals and corporate bodies committed to industrial