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Naka Benue Nigeria

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Naka Benue Nigeria is the headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. It has been known as the highest producer of Honey and Rice in the state. It has an area of 1,094 kmĀ² and a population of 122,145 at the 2006 census. it has fifteen council wards and kindreds, The first paramount ruler was (late) HRH Chief Gendaga Damna, and HRH Chief Daniel Ayua Abomtse is the current paramount ruler. The current Chairman (transition/caretaker) is Hon Hyacinth Kwegi. There are some other important settlements in the local government apart from the headquarters, these include; Bunaka, Agagbe, Nagi, Aondoana, Kula, Jimba, Anguhar, Atukpu and Ajigba. Ikyande is another popular market in Gwer West Local Government Area. Naka Benue is a name one of prominent founders of the town and grand son of Asha (Onmbaasha) Ahsa-Tor

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