All 23 Local Government Areas of Benue State

Ado is one of the southernmost LGAs of Benue State and is predominantly associated with Idoma and related communities. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity. Farmers produce yam, cassava, rice, maize, sesame, beans and other food crops. Fishing and small-scale trading are also important around riverine communities.

Agatu is a largely rural LGA situated around fertile riverine areas of southern Benue. Agriculture and fishing are major economic activities. The fertile floodplains support rice, yam, cassava, maize and vegetable production, while fishing is important along the River Benue and related waterways.

Apa is an Idoma-area LGA in southern Benue with a predominantly rural population. Agriculture is central to the local economy. Major activities include yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean and vegetable farming, together with livestock, fishing and petty trade.

Buruku is a predominantly Tiv LGA with extensive agricultural land and riverine communities. Agriculture is the major economic activity, with yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean, sesame and vegetables widely produced. Fishing and livestock farming are also important.

Gboko is one of the largest urban centres in Benue and an important centre of Tiv culture and traditional authority. Agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, construction, education and services are important. Gboko is a major market for yam, cassava, grains and other agricultural products.

Guma is one of the largest LGAs in Benue by land area and contains extensive agricultural and riverine communities. Agriculture is dominant, particularly yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean, sesame and vegetable farming. Fishing is important around River Benue communities.

Gwer East is predominantly Tiv-speaking and contains important agricultural communities around Aliade. Agriculture is dominant, with yam, cassava, maize, rice, soybean and other crops. Aliade is an important commercial and agricultural market centre.

Gwer West is a predominantly agricultural Tiv-speaking LGA in central Benue. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Farmers produce yam, cassava, maize, rice, soybean, groundnut and vegetables, while local markets support trade.

Katsina-Ala is an important eastern Benue LGA named after the Katsina-Ala River. Agriculture, fishing, commerce and livestock are important. Yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean and vegetables are widely cultivated.

Konshisha is predominantly Tiv and is recognised for extensive agricultural production. Agriculture dominates the economy, especially yam, cassava, maize, soybean, rice, groundnut and vegetables. Livestock and local trade are also important.

Kwande is one of Benue's largest LGAs by land area and contains important hill and agricultural landscapes. Agriculture is the main economic activity, with yam, cassava, maize, rice, soybean, fruits and vegetables. Livestock farming and cross-border trade are also important.

Logo is a predominantly Tiv LGA in eastern Benue with extensive agricultural communities. Agriculture is dominant, particularly yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean and sesame. Fishing and local trade are also important.

Makurdi is the capital of Benue State and its principal administrative, commercial and transportation centre. Makurdi has the state's most diversified economy, including government, education, commerce, transportation, construction, services, hospitality, manufacturing and agriculture-related trade.

Obi is a relatively small LGA in southern Benue associated mainly with Igede communities. Agriculture is the main economic activity, with yam, cassava, rice, maize, vegetables and other food crops. Local commerce and livestock are also important.

Ogbadibo is a major Idoma-area LGA in southern Benue with headquarters at Otukpa. Agriculture, commerce and mineral-related activities are important. Yam, cassava, rice, maize, sesame and other crops are cultivated, while local mineral resources support additional economic activity.

Ohimini is one of the smaller southern Benue LGAs and is predominantly associated with Idoma communities. Agriculture is the primary economic activity, especially yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean and vegetables. Local trading and livestock complement farming.

Oju is one of the principal Igede-speaking LGAs in Benue State. Agriculture dominates, with yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean, groundnut and vegetables. Fishing, livestock and local commerce also contribute to the economy.

Okpokwu is an Idoma-area LGA in southern Benue with headquarters at Okpoga. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Yam, cassava, rice, maize, soybean, sesame and vegetables are cultivated, while trade and small-scale processing support local incomes.

Otukpo is one of the most important commercial and cultural centres of Benue South and the traditional centre of Idoma identity. Commerce, agriculture, transportation, education, government and small-scale manufacturing are important. Yam, cassava, rice, maize and other crops are produced across surrounding communities.

Tarka is one of Benue's smallest LGAs by land area and is predominantly agricultural. Agriculture is dominant, especially yam, cassava, maize, rice and soybean. Commerce, transportation and small-scale processing also contribute to the economy.

Ukum is a major agricultural LGA in eastern Benue and part of the Tiv-speaking area. Agriculture and commerce dominate the economy. The area is particularly known for yam production, while cassava, maize, soybean, rice and livestock are also important.

Ushongo is a predominantly Tiv-speaking agricultural LGA in eastern Benue. Agriculture is the principal economic activity. Yam, cassava, maize, rice, soybean, groundnut and vegetables are cultivated extensively.

Vandeikya is an important Tiv-speaking LGA in southeastern Benue and a major agricultural centre. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity, with yam, cassava, maize, rice, soybean, groundnut and vegetables. Commerce, transport and small-scale processing are also important.