Which local government is Gboko?
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Which local government is Gboko?
| Gboko | |
|---|---|
| State | Benue State |
| Local Government Headquarters | Gboko Town |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Council Chairman | James Kachina. |
What is Gboko known for?
Gboko is one of the busiest towns in Benue State. Aside from Makurdi the state capital, Gboko is one of the other important commercial, administrative headquarters of the state. It is also where the highest traditional ruling head, the Tor-Tiv (King of the Tivs) sits.
Which local government was first created in Benue State?
The state was created in 1976 among the 7 states created at that time. The state derives its name from the Benue River which is the second largest river in Nigeria….Local Government Areas.
| Local Government Area | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Buruku | Buruku |
| Gboko | Gboko |
| Guma | Gbajimba |
| Gwer East | Aliade |
How many council wards are there in Gboko?
17 Council Wards
(b)-Map of Gboko LGA showing Council Wards and Districts. The research investigated wood-based enterprises found in Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Nigeria. 10 Council Wards were purposively sampled from 17 Council Wards.
What is the meaning of Gboko?
Gboko is a fast-growing town in the Benue State of North-central Nigeria. The name Gboko also refers to a Local Government in Benue State. The population for the town is over 500,000, mostly Tiv people.
What is the population of Gboko?
Gboko Population 2022
| Year | Population | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 456,155 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 441,750 | 3.14% |
| 2019 | 428,289 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 415,601 | 3.00% |
What is the biggest local government in Benue State?
Konshisha Local Government
Konshisha Local Government has a population of about 225,672 (2006 census figures).
How much is Abuja to Gboko?
The cost-effective way to get from Abuja to Gboko is to taxi, which costs $95 – $120 and takes 5h 22m. What is the fastest way to get from Abuja to Gboko? The quickest way to get from Abuja to Gboko is to taxi which costs $95 – $120 and takes 5h 22m.
Who is the Catholic Bishop of Gboko diocese?
William Amove Avenya
William Amove Avenya (born 21 June 1955) from Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
When did Gboko diocese was created?
29 December 2012
History. The diocese was established 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.
How many parishes are in Gboko diocese?
Catholics in the diocese are 708,641, representing 53.1% of the total population. There are thirty parishes, twenty-eight quasi parishes and one Chaplaincy (fifty-nine in all).
Who is the current bishop of Gboko diocese?
How many priest are in Gboko diocese?
Currently, the diocese has One Hundred and Sixty-six indigenous priests, including the Bishop, Eight deacons, One Hundred and Thirty-two Senior Seminarians, and Three Hundred and Eighty Junior Seminarians.
Where did the Idoma migrated from?
Apa
Origin. There are many divergent views as to the origin of Idoma people but most historians agree that Idoma people migrated from Apa in Kwararafa Kingdom after her disintegration.
