Apa, Benue

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official_nameApa, Nigeria
settlement_typeLGA
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameNigeria
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Benue State
subdivision_type2Local Government Headquarters
subdivision_name2Ugbokpo
subdivision_type3Ochekwu
leader_titleLocal Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council
leader_nameDanjuma Solomon
unit_prefImperial
population_as_of2022
population_footnotes
population_noteNBS
population_total175,000
population_density_km2auto
timezoneWAT
utc_offset+1
coordinates
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mapframe-markervillage
postal_code_typePostal Code
postal_code972107
blank_nameReligion
blank_infoChristian 96%, Traditionalists, 2.4% Islam 1.6%
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It has population of about 175,000 people with a population density of about 339 persons per km2. The inhabitants of the local government are predominantly Idoma and a few Igalas and other settlers.

The local government has 11 council wards namely, Ugbokpo, Edikwu I, Ikobi, Ojantelle/Akpete, Oba, Iga, Oiji, Ojope, Igoro, Edikwu II and Auke.

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History

The origins of Apa stands before the colonial era, as the area historically formed part of the ancient Idoma territories that spanned the middle Benue Valley.

Culture and festivals

The Eje-Alekwu festival is among the region’s most widely observed ritual festivals; it includes masquerades, dances and rites tied to harvest and ancestral observance.

Education and institutions

Governance and traditional leadership

Apa is a Local Government Area of Benue State.

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Administrative wards

The LGA is subdivided into eleven electoral wards as recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The wards are, Akpete/Ojantelle, Auke, Edikwu I, Edikwu II, Iga-Okpaya, Igoro, Ikobi, Oba, Ofoke, Oiji, and Ugbokpo. The Apa Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Nigeria, comprises numerous towns and villages.

Notable people

  • Ojema Ojotu — Member of the House of Representatives for the Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly.
  • Godday Odagboyi Samuel — Member of the House of Representatives for the Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in the 9th National Assembly (elected 2019).
  • David Olofu — Former Commissioner for Finance in Benue State, who in 2025–2027 declared his senatorial ambition for Benue South.

Economy

Crops grown in the area include yams, cassava, maize, guinea corn and melons.

References

References

  1. "Welcome".
  2. "Population Statistics – Nigeria". Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics.
  3. (2017-11-02). "Apa". Government of Benue State of Nigeria.
  4. "The Alekwu Festival among the Idoma of Central Nigeria". Idomaland.
  5. (2024-09-02). "Justice from the Beyond: The Alekwu Tradition of the Idoma Tribe". Oriire.
  6. "Apa Local Government Area – Governance". I Am Benue.
  7. (6 January 2023). "APA local government Wards – New and Existing Polling Units". EduWeb.
  8. (2018-04-18). "List of Towns and Villages in Apa L.G.A, Benue State". Media Nigeria.
  9. "Ojema Ojotu – 10th National Assembly profile". ParliamentReports.
  10. "INEC – House of Representatives election result (Apa/Agatu) 2019". Independent National Electoral Commission.
  11. (2025-10-06). "Olofu declares for Senate, receives royal blessings". The Sun.
  12. (2025-10-06). "2027: Olofu declares Senate ambition, vows to drive growth and development". CityPost Nigeria.
  13. (2025-10-07). "Dr Olofu declares for Senate". Al Jazirah News.
  14. "Apa Local Government Area – Economy". I Am Benue.

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