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
Districts or Council wards and Polling Units:
They are Fifteen (15) council wards with 16 districts in Kwande local government.
- Adikpo Township council ward, Nanev
- Liev I council ward, Ikyurav ya
- Liev II council ward, Ikyurav ya
- Mbadura council ward
- Mbagba/Mbakyan council ward
- Mbaikyor council ward, Turan
- Mbaketsa council ward, Shangev-ya
- Menev council ward, Ikyura-ya
- Tondov I council ward, Shangev-ya
- Tondov II council ward, Shangev-ya
- Usar council ward, Nanev
- Mbayoo council ward, Nanev
- Yaav council ward, Turan
- Moon council ward, Turan
- Kumakwagh council ward, Turan
Mbaikyor has Two (2) districts of Barakur and Mkomon.
Kwande local government has Two Hundred and Forty Eight (248) polling units across its council wards.
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.