Benue-Plateau State Explained

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]

Benue-Plateau State Governors

• Joseph Gomwalk (May 1967 – July 1975)^[2]
• Abdullahi Mohammed (July 1975 – March 1976)^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Benue-Plateau State, Nigeria (1967 - 1970). www.crwflags.com.
2. Web site: Dimka's coup: Group wants national pardon for late Gomwalk - Premium Times Nigeria. Premium Times Nigeria. 14 May 2015.
3. Web site: Cahoon. Ben. Nigerian States. www.worldstatesmen.org.