Agatu Postal Codes — Benue (Benue)

DESCRIPTION OF AGATU

History

Agatu local government area is situated in Benue state, the North-central of Nigeria, and has it is headquarter settled in the town of Obagaji. The local government was created from Apa local government area in the year 1996, Agatu LGA is bordered by Gwer west, Apa LGAs, and Kogi state. The main tribe in Agatu is the Idoma people while Christianity is the best-practiced religion.

 Agatu local government is home to some notable people such as Hon Solomon Agidani former House of Rep member, Hon John Ngbede who is currently the deputy Governor of Benue State, and Professor Isa Innocent Ekoja first professor from Agatu LGA, also Pastor John Eliagwu Odogbo current Ochidoma of Idoma land.

Agatu local government area was known as the scene of more attacks over two years later, in the year 2016.

Agatu local government area has a rich cultural heritage with noticeable festivals such as the Alekwu and the New Yam festivals held in the area with pomp and pageantry.

The inhabitants of the area comprise towns and villages such as Akpeko, Akolo, Egwuma, Agbachi, Ebete, and Egba. 

Geography

The topography of the local government area of  Agatu is characterized by a litter of highlands that is spread from east to west with flat arable lands. The western part of the local government area also consists of thick forests.

Economy

Agatu local government area is well known for its rich agricultural heritage with crops such as rice, Yam, sorghum, cassava, beans, and melon cultivated in massive quantities.  Agatu local government area is also rich in minerals such as anhydride, limestone, and kaolin.