Benue-Plateau State

Benue-Plateau State

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. The city of Jos was the capital of Benue-Plateau State.

Benue-Plateau State Governors

*Joseph Gomwalk (28 May 1967 – July 1975)
*Abdullahi Mohammed (July 1975 – March 1976)


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