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Benue State University, BSU History
Benue State University was established by the Benue State Government with the enactment of the Benue State University Edict No. 1 of 1991. The University took off in the 1992/93 academic year with four faculties, namely: Arts, Education, Science, and Social Sciences And, in the 1993/94 academic year, Two Faculties came on stream: Law, and Management Sciences A postgraduate school […]
Read more →Gwer Local Government Traditional Council
Ter Gwer: HRH Dominic Ortserga Akpe Ter Gwer II Nyohov: Mbayom District Mbabur District Ikyonov District Akpachai District Aliade/Mbalav District Gee District Yonov: Mbalom District Shough District Gbemacha District Ikwe District Mbasombo District Njiriv: Mbakyaan District Ugee District Ikyogbajir District
Read more →Idoma People Of Benue State
The migration history of the Idoma people is a rich narrative from oral traditions, ancestral legends, and scholarly interpretations. Here’s a breakdown of the key migration routes and ancestral origins: Traditional Migration Narratives Apa Region (Kwararafa Kingdom): Many Idoma groups trace their ancestral homeland to Apa, located in present-day Taraba State. This area was part of the ancient Kwararafa Confederacy, […]
Read more →Educational Institutions
Universities: Federal University Of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State Benue State University, BSU Makurdi, Benue State University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State Polytechnics: Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo, Benue State Fidei Polytechnic Gboko, Benue State College Of Agriculture: Akperan Orshi College Of Agriculture Yandev, Benue State College Of Education: Federal College Of Education Agasha, Benue State College Of Education Oju, Benue State […]
Read more →Petition To National Human Rights Commission, NHRC
The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Abuja, Nigeria. 6th October, 2016 Sir, PETITION BY THE MOVEMENT AGAINST FULANI OCCUPATION (MAFO): IN RE: BARBARIC KILLING AND WANTON DESTRUCTION OF BENUE INDIGINES BY FULANI HERDSMEN AND SUNDRY VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS OF BENUE COMMUNITIES BY THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA We the above captioned body being an organization of […]
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Historical Background
Following the amalgamation of Nigeria by British, the present geographical entity now known as Benue State was known as Benue province until 1918 before adopting its name from one of the dominant geographical feature, the River Benue. Nigeria was divided into four regions namely: West, North, East, and Middlebelt On the 5th of May, 1967, the structure of the federation […]
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Benue State Governors
Benue State is among the thirty-six states that make up the Nigerian Federation and is administered by a Chief Executive. The Chief Executive is the Governor of the State and is elected to a four-year term of office in the first instance, and in the discharge of duties and responsibilities, the Governor is assisted by a Deputy Governor. The Governor […]
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Indigenous administrative structure and institutions
Benue traditional rulers’ role as custodians of culture are agents of development, contributing to enhancing peace and order at the grassroots level contributing greatly to the affairs of the state. Among such rulers are: Tor Tiv Ochi Idoma Ugaba-Idu EtuloBENUE STATE GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHED A THREE-TIER TRADITIONAL COUNCIL SYSTEM THAT IS MADE UP OF: 1. Local Government Area Traditional Councils 2. […]
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Sports
Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi HISTORY: Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi was founded as Hawks of Makurdi in 1981, by the Benue State sports council was renamed Benue Breweries Limited (BBL) Hawks Football club, when the state owned Breweries acquired the club in 1985. The club broke into national reckoning when it qualified for the defunct division (iv ) as […]
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