Katsina Ala

Katsina Ala is Benue State’s second oldest commercial town after Abinsi. The local government area and the capital all have the same name: Katsina Ala.

Map of Katsina Ala showing major areas

It’s located 126 Km away from Makurdi, the state capital.

The place was one among the top trading centers for the British Royal Niger Company that bought sesame from Tiv farmers.

Katsina Ala LGA secretariat

Founded
Katsina Ala local government area was created in 1976.

Capital
Katsina-Ala town

Prominent features
College of Education
Divine Love Girls Secondary School
Government College
NKST Central Church
Roman Catholic Cathedral
River Katsina-Ala
Akata Lake
Harga Hills
River Yooyo

Major places
Tor Donga
Abaji
Harga
Sai
Gbor
Amaafu
Joo Mbatyough
Manor
Ikowe
Gbishe
Sati Agirigi
Ucha
Gawa
Tionkwase
Agu
Yooyo
Tavachan
Solozo
Kenvanger

Council wards
Katsina-Ala Township
Ikyurav-tiev I
Ikyurav-tiev II
Yooyo
Utange
Tiir
Iwar
Michihe
Mbakyongo
Mbajir
Mbatyura/Mberev
Mbacher

Boundaries, Benue State
To the North, Logo and Ukum Local Government Area,
To the South, Kwande and Ushongo Local Government Area, and
To the West, Buruku Local Government Area

Boundaries, Taraba State
To the North East Takum, and Ussa Local Government Area.