Best Places to Live in Makurdi, Towns and Villages.

Makurdi is the capital of Benue State, located in central Nigeria, and part of the Middle Belt region of central Nigeria.

Makurdi rapidly developed into a transportation and market centre. In 1976, following the division of Benue-Plateau state into two states, Makurdi was selected as the capital of Benue state.

Makurdi is home to Benue State University, the Federal University of Agriculture, the Assemblies of God Comprehensive College, and a government craft school and is served by a hospital.

The Benue state radio broadcasting service operates from the town. Makurdi is the headquarters of the Lower Benue River Basin Authority.

The best places to live in Makurdi town or vallages are the trade centre for foods such as yams, sorghum, millet, rice, cassava, shea nuts, sesame oil, peanuts (groundnuts), soybeans, and these area are dominated  by the Tiv, Idoma, and Igede people.

Best Places to Live in Makurdi, Towns and Villages.