title: Benue-Plateau State
text: # Benue-Plateau State
  
  Benue-Plateau State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Northern Region and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states - Benue and Plateau. The city of Jos was the capital of Benue-Plateau State.
  
  ## Benue-Plateau State Governors
  
  * Joseph Gomwalk (May 1967 – July 1975)
  * Abdullahi Mohammed (July 1975 – March 1976)
  