Benué is a
state in the mid-belt region of
Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in
2006 census. It is inhabited predominantly by the
Tiv and
Idoma peoples, who speak the
Tiv language and
Idoma, respectively. There are other ethnic groups, including the
Igede, Etulo and Abakwa.,
Jukun,
Hausa, Akweya and Nyifon. With its capital at
Makurdi, Benué is a rich agricultural region; some of the crops grown there are potatoes,
cassava,
soya bean,
guinea corn,
flax,
yams,
sesame, rice, and grand nuts.