Benue-Plateau State
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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]
Benue-Plateau State Governors
- Joseph Gomwalk (May 1967 – July 1975)[3]
- Abdullahi Mohammed (July 1975 – March 1976)[2]
References
- ^ "Benue-Plateau State, Nigeria (1967 - 1970)". www.crwflags.com.
- ^ a b Cahoon, Ben. "Nigerian States". www.worldstatesmen.org.
- ^ "Dimka's coup: Group wants national pardon for late Gomwalk - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. 14 May 2015.
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