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Top 10 celebrities from Benue State
Feb 11, 2024
In this piece, platinumtimes.ng scrolls through a list of top 10 Celebrities who are natives of Benue State.
Benue State is among the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641.
It capital city is Makurdi, a vibrant and dynamic city Known for its rich cultural heritage, this city is a melting pot of people from different ethnicities, providing a truly diverse and eclectic experience for residents and visitors. It also serves as a major economic and commercial hub in the State.
The state derives its name from River Benue which is the second largest river in Nigeria after River Niger. It borders Nasarawa State to the North, Taraba State to the East, Kogi State to the West, Enugu State to the South-West, Ebonyi and Cross-Rivers States to the South and has an international border with Cameroon to the South-East.
Benue State is known to be the abode of the Tiv, Idoma and Igede people. The State is rich in agriculture and is famous for cultivation of oranges, mangoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, soya bean, guinea corn, flax, yams, sesame, rice, groundnuts, and Palm tree.
When talking about the rich natural endowments of Benue State, it is worthy to note that it is also blessed with successful and prominent people who have attained great heights and also made a good name for themselves in their various professions.
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