Konshisha
About
Konshisha is a local government area of Benue State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Tse-Agberagba. It covers an area of 1,673 square kilometres and had a population of 225,672 at the 2006 census. The area is mainly populated by members of the Tiv ethnic group, the Tiv language is widely spoken, and Christianity is the most commonly practised religion. The local economy is based largely on agriculture, with crops such as yam, cassava, rice, guinea corn and soya beans widely farmed. Trade, quarrying, food processing, hunting and livestock rearing are also important activities, and the area has several marketplaces.
History
Konshisha Local Government is named after the Konshisha River, which originates in Gboko Local Government. Its headquarters is named after the late Pa Agberagba Yonkyo, who founded a significant market in the area. Konshisha Local Government was formed on February 28, 1983, out of the former Vandeikya Local Government Area in Benue State. The military government that took office in 1984 abolished the Local Government. On February 4, 1989, the General Ibrahim Bagandiga Administration decided to re-establish it.
Source: Wikipedia: Konshisha
Key Facts
State
Benue State
Headquarters
Tse-Agberagba
Chairman
Chikyaa Moses Terfa
Established
February 28, 1983
Area
1673 km²
Population
225672 (2006 census)