Benue State
Local Government Area · Benue State
Oju
About
Oju is a town and local government area in Benue State, Nigeria. It borders Obi and Gwer East in the north, Konshisha and Yala in the east, Izzi and Ebonyi State in the south, and Ado in the west. The area is located on the southern edge of Benue State and has a population of 243,300 as of 2022.
History
Oju was created as a local government area in February 1976. The local economy is dependent on agriculture, with about 80% of inhabitants being farmers, and the area has proven reserves of solid minerals including limestone, precious stone, bauxite, coal, clay, zinc and salt.
Source: Wikipedia: Oju, Benue State
Key Facts
State
Benue State
Chairman
Hon. Ire Arubi
Established
February, 1976
Area
1168 km²
Population
243300