Makurdi doubles as the capital of the state and the headquarters of Makurdi LGA, while Gboko, Otukpo and Oju double as the local government and ethnic headquarters (i.e. National Youth Service Corps, NYSC 1978 to 1979 She also said women will be adequately represented in government if her husband, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is elected at the polls next [] He noted that the rising security challenges the state is faced with poses a great threat to the state's internally generated revenue. 2nd Infantry Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan. . In 1985, he was appointed Governor of Gongola state, now comprising Adamawa and Taraba states. Benue State possesses immense tourism potentials which are yet to be exploited. The present government has shown commitment to the construction of roads within the state capital Makurdi and other major roads leading in and out of the state. It is renowned as the "Heartbeat of the Middle Belt" and the "Entertainment Capital of the Middle Belt" north of the Niger River. He stated that his reason for joining the governorship [] This makes Benue the 9th most populous state in Nigeria. Banking services are available as all the banks in Nigeria have branches in the state with the Central Bank of Nigeria having its regional headquarters in Makurdi. Place of Birth: Wannune/Mbakor, Tarka Council Area of Benue State. Titus Uba and John Ngede will be sworn-in as Governor and Deputy Governor." . He proceeded to Uertesen in the then, West Germany for flying training (1965-66) and further training at the Nigerian Defense Academy. Otukpo/Ohimini axis is currently occupying the position of Deputy Governor in person of H.E Engnr Benson Abounu who is deputizing Gov. It will be held two weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. Swange dance) are often very colourful. Understandably, because of the brevity of his tenor, nothing tangible is attributed to him. 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The rivers Benue and Katsina-Ala only need to be dredged and a modern river port built at Makurdi, Turan, Buruku and Katsina-Ala to transport goods all over the nation since the state is at the middle of the country. In 1987, he was Deputy Defence Adviser, Nigeria Embassy, Cameroon. However, the distribution of the population according to Local government areas shows marked duality.[12]. Another influential northern governor's son joins contest for House of Reps. seat. He served as base commander in Port Harcourt, Kano and Makurdi. The governor of Benue state leads the executive branch.He appoints heads of the state ministries .He is also the chief security officer of the state.The current governor is Samuel Ortom.This is a list of administrators and governors of Benue State.Benue State of Nigeria was formed on 03 February 1976 when Benue-Plateau State was divided into Benue and Plateau states. The Makurdi Rail Bridge provides the only rail link between the northern and eastern parts of Nigeria. Abdullahi Shelleng was the first governor of Benue State for 2 years, from 1976 to 1978. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Titus Uba has emerged the Governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party in the 2023 general election.#E. Nothing is heard about Group Captain Obademi upon his retirement shortly after leaving Benue State. Col Dominic Oneya, was appointed Military Administrator of Benue State in August of 1998 as he swapped places with Col. Isa Kontagora who took over in Kano during the transition government of Gen Abubakar Abdulsalami. Personal Opinion. Latitude 6 25' and 8 8' North; and shares boundaries with five other states namely: Nasarawa State to the north, Taraba State to the east, Cross-River State to the south, Enugu State to the south-west and Kogi State to the west. Its commercial status was further enhanced when the Railway Bridge was completed and opened in 1932. @2021 - www.anaedoonline.ng. In 1976, the town became the capital of Benue State and today, doubles as the headquarters of Makurdi Local Government Area. Makurdi can be reached by air,[16] rail, road and water as the airport is presently not functioning. It shares boundaries with Taraba, Crossriver, Ebonyi, Enugu, Kogi, and Nasarawa State of Nigeria. He held so many command positions while in service. The 2023 Adamawa State gubernatorial election will take place on 11 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Adamawa State, concurrent with elections to the Adamawa State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. He attended Nigeria Military School (1963-67). Latest News updates, photos, videos on Benue state deputy governor The options are still opened to foreign investors. No listing for Deputy Governors in Benue State. He was born in Zuturum, Zagon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State in 1948. Here, the terrain is characterised by steep slopes, deep incised valleys and generally rugged relief. Traffic from the west comes through Makurdi (3) Naka Adoka Ankpa (3) Okene (1) roads and from the east through Makurdi Yandev Katsina Ala Wukari roads. Benue: Mammoth crowd as Ortom, Suswam, Abounu, Uba kick-off PDP statewide campaign During his two years stint in Benue, he completed the Arts Theatre complex started by late Gov Aper Aku with Engr Felix Atume as his Commissioner for Works. Place of Origin: Nongov District, Guma Local Government Area. Makurdi, Email : Benue state was created on 3 rd February, 1976 during the regime of former president Late General Muritala Mohammed with the capital at Markurdi. River Benue is the dominant geographical feature in the state. Zamfara State. He defeated the deputy governor of the state, Sonny . The southern part of the town is made up of several wards, including Central Ward, Old GRA, Ankpa Ward, Wadata Ward, High Level, Wurukum (Low Level), New GRA etc. Share this on WhatsAppSpread the loveDeputy Governor Adebayo Lawal of Oyo State, on Tuesday, charged civil and public servants in the state to uphold work ethics and integrity in discharging their duties. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has told electorates in the state to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a continuos fight against insecurity in the state. Urbanization in Benue State did not predate the colonial era. Rivers State. Gurgul is a waterfall on Katsina Ala River. 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Announcing the results, the returning officer, Yandev Ammabai, said Ugwuanyi polled 299 votes to defeat his closest rival, Eze Godwin, who scored 16 votes while Godsmack Ugwu and Okanye Celestine recorded zero. The Federal government is also remodelling and expanding the Makurdi Airport to become the largest agricultural cargo airport in the country. The ICIR could not confirm the state of the investigations as the ICPC was yet to provide the information as of press time. The third category comprises towns with a population of 10,000 to 19,000 people and includes Vandeikya, Lessel, Ihugh, Naka, Adoka, Aliade, Okpoga, Igumale, Oju, Utonkon, Ugbokolo, Wannune, Ugbokpo, Otukpa, Ugba and Korinya. The foundation reaches out to prison inmates. Ikpeazu who was the sole aspirant for the election polled I98 votes. All Right Reserved. He opened up many areas in Makurdi, he also executed a lot rural electrification projects and small towns water schemes. In 1973, he was granted regular combatant commission. So far, some governors who are completing their second terms in 2023 have clinched tickets to contest senatorial elections in 2023. 1.1 Benue State Ministry of Education (as was known then) came into existence in 1976 at the inception of Benue State. The beaches of River Benue can be exploited to provide good sites for relaxation. The major northern route is the Makurdi Lafia Jos road. Agriculture forms the backbone of the Benue State economy, engaging more than 70 per cent of the working population. He said the G-5 governors, comprising Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) would after the meeting make . However, due to certain disruptions, elections are not conducted in unison for all the 36 states in Nigeria. It was gathered that, Mrs Abounu left a serious instruction that the female Orderly shouldnt be allowed into the lodge again. Primary elections have come and gone, Candidates/Flagbearers have emerged to fly the flag of their Political parties in the State. Elected Governor of Benue State 29th May 2015 to present. It lies on the south bank of the Benue River. Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor, Engr. We Can Win Any Election In Nigeria With Our 41 Million Members Buhari boasts. He also commended Nigeria Army Physical education Training School (1985-87), Directing Staff, Command and Staff College, Jaji (1987-89), Directing Staff, Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshe, Ghana (1989-91), he also commanded 82 Motorized Infantry Brigade, Kano (1993-95). He held many other posts including Colonel General Staff, 2nd Mechanized Division, Ibadan. Your email address will not be published. PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! Mrs Abounu had accused her police orderly, Inspector Jane Agbo, who started working with her as an Orderly since when she was a court judge, of sleeping with the deputy governor. He saw action during the Nigerian civil war. It was one of the seven states created by the military administration headed by General Murtala Mohammed, which increased the number of states in the country from 13 to 19. "The two local government areas without its list of members are Vandiekya and Katsina-Ala local governments. His military positions include, Engrs Brigade Commander, Squadron Commander, Regimental Commander and Commander Corps of Engineers. It was gathered that, on that fateful day, Mrs Abounu allegedly asked the orderly to wait behind after their schedules for the day. He completed the stadium, built and completed IBB Square in Makurdi. Dr-Nentawe-Yilwatda, A former Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State is the APC governorship candidate of the APC in Plateau State. 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"Hon. He was educated in Shelleng and Yola, and attended Govt College (1957-1961). Field Artillery officers Advanced Course, Oklahoma, USA. For better experience, kindly enable your Javascript. Deputy Governor Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, 54. The North bank area of the town houses among other establishments, the Federal University of Agriculture, the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering, the headquarters of the 72 Airborne Battalion, Akawe Torkula Polytechnic (ATP) and the State Headquarters of the Department of Customs and Excise. Gowon however dismissed those allegations and instead ordered for his detention. According to Abounu in a heated argument he reportedly had with his wife last weekend, Jane has been a very trusted and reliable police officer over the years. Structure; Seats: 360: Political groups. Plateau State. A leaked audio of the wife of Ondo State Governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has revealed that her husband, Rotimi Akeredolu is sick. He was also at Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College, Kingston, Onatrio, Canada (1987-88). Altogether, about 180km of rail line traverses the state. The location of Benue State in the centre of the country plus the presence of bridges on two large rivers, the Benue River and Katsina-Ala River, make the state a major cross-roads centre. [10], Samuel Ortom is the governor and Benson Abounu is the deputy governor. He attended Nigeria Military School (1963-67). While the candidate of NNPP, Prof Abdulraheem Shuaib Oba, 74, is the oldest, 35-year-old Abubakar . If youre interested in knowing more about the 36 states in Nigeria, read the following posts: Officially, General elections are conducted every 4 years, and through it Governors are elected into power in the various states that make up the federation. The roads are in an excellent condition.[20]. Akwa Ibom, Emmanuel Udom, PDP. BENUE STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR. The state also has 5 radio stations and 2 television stations. He enlisted as an officer cadet at the Military Training School, Kaduna. All the roads in the state radiate from these three centres. Top 8 Main Duties And Obligations Of Nigerian Citizens. To God who made me, I didnt have any secret affair with her husband, the deputy governor. Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom: Ortom earned a PDP ticket to run for a seat in the senate. The Full List Of Nigerian States And Their Local Government Areas (LGAs) 2021, Top 144 List Of Male Igbo Names And Their Meaning. He participated in the July,1975 coup that ousted Gen. Yakubu Gowon and was appointed , Principal Staff Officer, Supreme Headquarters, Lagos. Deputy Governor Alhaji Mannir DanIya. What Is The History Of Democracy In Nigeria? Benue also received proceeds of the Paris Club Refund, paid to the state in three tranches between 2016 and 2018 for payment of . Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom: Ortom earned a PDP ticket to run for a seat in the senate. Owing to its location in the valley of River Benue, Makurdi experiences warm temperatures most of the year. Sokoto State. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun its primaries to choose candidates who would run for the partys presidential nomination in 2023. ADVANCE SEARCH. These are some governors and deputy governors who have clinched the PDP's Senate tickets. He is a member of the ruling PDP in Niger State. Since the creation of Benue in 1976, only Tiv people have been elected governor, while Idoma and Igede people occupy the deputy governor's position. The state thus possesses potential for the development of viable forest and wildlife reserves. Benro Packaging Company had full support of Benue State Government with 50% shares. The newspaper reported that, the incident has made the Nigeria Police Command in the state to redeploy the officer back to Otukpo Division. He was Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in 1969 and promoted Lieutenant in 1970. Daily Trust reports that 24 political parties fielded candidates for the governorship polls in Plateau State. Of these mineral resources, only Limestone at Tse-Kucha near Gboko and Kaolinite at Otukpo are being commercially exploited. . On the 4th of January, 1984, he was appointed Military Governor of Benue State. Top sources. The socio-religious festivals of the people, colourful dances, dresses and songs are also of tourist value. The portfolios are as follows: *Michael Gusa - Justice. Moses Adasu was elected Governor of Benue State on the 2nd of January, 1992. In 1973 he was at the Forth Leavenworth, Kansas, USA 1973-1974 and appointed Colonel, General Staff in Hq. I am glad about my redeployment because, I am tired of working with a devilish and wicked person like her. He held many other military command and staff positions. Saturday, December 17 2022 . Positive. Otukpo, the Idoma people's traditional and administrative capital, is also known as the Lion's Heart and the Land of the Brave. He helped a lot of low income people with free legal services. These centres are Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo. These include Makurdi, the State Capital, Gboko and Otukpo the "headquarters" of the two dominant ethnic groups (125,944 and 88,958 people respectively). Also at the event were former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; and . https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_governors_of_Benue_State&oldid=1076724563, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 March 2022, at 16:28. Hon. What Are The Functions Of The State Government In Nigeria? To enhance their contribution to the affairs of the state, government has established a three-tier traditional council system made up of Local Government Area Traditional Councils, Area Traditional Councils and the State Council of Chiefs with the Tor Tiv (Tiv King) as chairman. Since some of the tourist attractions are best selected by the tourist, Benue State in her bid to develop tourism embarked on infrastructural development necessary for the overall well-being of the tourist. Farm inputs such as fertilizers, improved seed, insecticides and other foreign methods are being increasingly used. Immediate past Senate President, David Mark, has raised the alarm over a plot by the deputy governor of Benue State, Benson Abounu, and some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to . On hearing that, Inspector Jane Agbo returned to Benue Command headquarters in Makurdi, where she was told of her immediate redeployment to Otukpo Divisional Police Headquarters. Agbo said she believed the deputy governors wife was just telling lies and making false accusations against her over nothing. Apart from earth roads, schools, periodic markets and chemists (local drug stores), the rural areas are largely used for farming, relying on the urban centres for most of their urban needs. He made the announcement today evening at the end of a three-day retreat at the Banquet Hall of the Benue Peoples House. Until then, I stand with my constituency to produce the next Deputy Governor of Benue State. Some of the headquarters of the newly created LGAs have populations of less than 10,000 people. This has made Benue the major source of food production in the Nation. After completing his primary school, he enrolled as a private in the Nigeria Army. Following his victory, the deputy governor promised not to disappoint the people of his senatorial constituency if re-elected in 2023. In the 2023 Benue north-west senatorial district election, he will be the PDP's candidate. One Hundred and Twenty Five Day Secondary Schools in Benue State. Historical monuments in the state include the Royal Niger Company Trading Stores at Makurdi and Gbileve near Katsina-Ala; the tombs of the first Dutch missionaries at Harga and Sai in Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas; the tombs of the legendary politician, Mr. J. S. Tarka and past three Tor Tiv in Gboko town; and the trench fortifications in Turan district of Kwande local government areas which were dug by the Tiv to ward off Chamba invasions in the 19th century. However, private industries have other sources of power supply as plan (b). Benue State of Nigeria was formed on 03 February 1976 when Benue-Plateau State was divided into Benue and Plateau states. That's why I am aspiring to become the next governor of Benue state by the grace of God. Banigo was returned unopposed in the PDP Senatorial primaries election conducted at the Rivers West Senatorial district in Ahoada on Monday, May 23. THEWILL. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. He participated in Major Kaduna Nzeagwus coup of 1966 which failed but led to the emergence of Gen Ironsi as the head of state. Justice Mary Abounu, wife of the Benue State deputy governor, Engineer Benson Abounu, reportedly slapped her police orderly, Inspector Jane Agbo, over an accusation that she was having a secret . [21] At Orokam in Ogbadibo Local government areas, occurs the Enumabia Warm Spring. An amusement park and Zoo have been developed at Makurdi. It was during a heated argument between the two, that Mrs Abounu slapped Inspector Jane Agbo several times, after which, she ordered her out of the deputy governors lodge. It is largely rural, with scattered settlements mainly in tiny compounds or homesteads, whose population range from 630 people, most of whom are farmers. She added that, she had been tolerating Mrs Abounus excesses right from the time she was serving as her orderly at the high Court. Had his primary school in Foron COCIN Mission School and proceeded to Kuru Science Secondary School which he completed in 1964. [11], Benue State, which is located in the North Central region of Nigeria, has a total population of 4,253,641 in 2006 census, with an average population density of 99 persons per km2. In Benue South Senatorial District, there are four Federal Constituencies which include, Oju/Obi, Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo, Otukpo/Ohimini and Apa/Agatu Federal Constituencies. Just like other Nigerian states are governed by their Governors, Benue State is no exception. He was born in Kontagora some 58 years ago in Kontagora LGA of Niger State. In Benue state, the incumbent Governor Samuel Ortom is the oldest to sit on the No.1 seat. He helped a lot rural electrification projects and small towns water schemes Defence Adviser, Nigeria,... 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