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How would you describe Makurdi?
Makurdi, town, capital of Benue state, east-central Nigeria. It lies on the south bank of the Benue River. Founded about 1927 when the railroad from Port Harcourt (279 miles [449 km] south-southwest) was extended to Jos and Kaduna, Makurdi rapidly developed into a transportation and market centre.
What is Benue known for?
Benue State is the nation’s acclaimed food basket because of its rich agricultural produce which include Yam, Rice, Beans, Cassava, Sweet-potato, Maize, Soybean, Sorghum, Millet, Sesame, cocoyam etc. The state accounts for over 70\% of Nigeria’s Soybean production.
What language is spoken in Makurdi?
Basa-Benue language
| Basa | |
|---|---|
| Region | Benue River |
| Native speakers | (100,000 cited 1973) |
| Language family | Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Benue–Congo Kainji Basa languages Basa |
| Dialects | Basa-Kwomu Basa-Makurdi Basa-Gurara Basa-Kwali |
How many languages are spoken in Benue State?
In Benue State, there are three main languages represented by ethnic peoples; Tiv, Idoma and Igede, Tiv being the largest of the three. While a fair amount of Idoma and Igede speakers speak Tiv as well, most Tiv speakers speak no other ethnic language, although most speak English.
Which local government in Benue State is the biggest?
The chief press secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom, Terver Akase, said on Wednesday, February 26, that some unnamed “enemies” of the state were behind the development. Vandeikya LGA is a local government area in Benue state.
How many languages are there in Benue State?
Who is rich man in Benue?
Jerry Agada is believed to have an estimated net worth of $5 million, making him one of the richest person in Benue State.