
Kwande Local Government Area
Kwande Local Govt Area, formerly known as an, Intermediates area, created by D.O. J MacBridge, with the then headquarters at Manor. In September, 1976, it became one of the local government created under the Military government of General Murtala Mohammed.
Headquarters:
Adikpo, also called “London”, as known for the friendly weather with a high-level of urbanisation.
A journey through Kwande links you through to, Cameroun by foot, Cross-River, Akwa-Ibom States, Ushongo town, Ugbema town, Katsina-Ala, Zaki-Biam to Taraba and Adamawa States.
The Spiritual and cultural heritage is traced to Jato-Aka town, named after the legendary Tor Jato Aka who was appointed by the colonial masters and custodian of the “Akombo”, the Tiv deity.
Geographical location:
East-South of Benue State
Area code:
WDP
Landmass:
2,744 Sq Km
Distance from Makurdi, the State Capital:
149 Km approximately, 1hour 30mins
Population:
345,850 (based on 2006 census)
Languages:
Tiv
English
Predominant Occupation:
Farming,
Civil service, and
Trading.
Mineral resources:
Zinc,
Table salt, and
Precious stones
Boundaries:
Cameroon,
Taraba,
Cross-River, and
Akwa-Ibom States
Council wards:
Kwande consist of 15 council wards which includes:
- Adikpo Township council ward
- Liev I council ward
- Liev II council ward
- Mbaduma council ward
- Mbagba/Mbakyan council ward
- Mbaikyor council ward
- Mbaketsa council ward
- Manev council ward
- Tondov I council ward
- Tondov II council ward
- Usar council ward
- Mbayoo council ward
- Yaav council ward
- Moon council ward
- Kumakwagh council ward
Major Towns:
Adikpo,
Jato-Aka, and
Ikyogen, Koti
Markets:
- Adikpo,
- Jato-Aka (every Saturday),
- Chigba,
- Gbajir,
- Amahundu,
- Adagi,
- Manyam,
- Koti-Shangev-Ya,
- Ikyaor,
- Ichol,
- Ihonam,
- Iyon,
- Achia,
- Kookoko,
- Ada,
- Adu,
- Gese,
- Wanbegha,
- Gube,
- Ikor,
- Ajio,
- Abande,
- Ikyogen,
- Nyihemeba,
- Achagbe,
- Aga (Saturdays),
- Diiv (Mondays),
* Most of the markets fall after every four days.
Agricultural Produce:
Kwande is known for high production of cash crops like:
Cassava (garri),
Soya Beans,
Rice,
Mango,
Groundnuts, and
Sweet potatoes.
Traditional institutions:
HRH Chief Hilary Ikima,
Ter Kwande (2nd Class Chief),
District Heads,
Clan, and
Kindred Heads.