Benue-Plateau State
Former state of Nigeria
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Benue-Plateau State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Northern Region and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states - Benue and Plateau. Its capital city was Jos, the current capital of standalone Plateau State.[1][2]
CapitalJos
Today part ofBenue State and Plateau State
| Benue-Plateau State | |
|---|---|
| State of Nigeria | |
| 1967–1976 | |
| Capital | Jos |
| History | |
• Established | 1967 |
• Disestablished | 1976 |
| Today part of | Benue State and Plateau State |
Benue-Plateau State Governors
- Joseph Gomwalk (May 1967 – July 1975)[3]
- Abdullahi Mohammed (July 1975 – March 1976)[2]
