Benue State, known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation', is ethnically diverse with the Tiv as the dominant group.
The Idoma people, second to Tiv, are known for their vibrant festivals and ancestral heritage.
Igede people, with their unique language and traditions, celebrate the Igede Agba festival annually.
Etulo people, a riverine community, engage in fishing, farming, and traditional wrestling.
Abakwa and Utonkon tribes, though lesser-known, have rich cultural practices and distinct dialects.
Jukun people in Benue share historical ties with the Kwararafa Kingdom and have vibrant storytelling traditions.
Nyifon, a small community near the Benue River, speaks one of Nigeria's endangered languages.