Konshisha is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, Nigeria.
It was created on February 28, 1983 out of former Vandeikya Local Government Area in Benue State.
Capital
Tse-Agberagba is the administrative capital while Korinya is the commercial capital and largest town
Boundaries
Konshisha is bounded in the North by Gboko LGA, Gwer LGA in the West, Ushongo and Vandeikya LGAs in the East, Oju LGA in the South-West and Cross River in the South.
Korinya market in Korinya town. Korinya is the largest urban area in Konshisha LGA
Land area
Konshisha has an area of 1,673 km2
People
Konshisha is mainly populated by Gaav and Shangev Tiev clans of Tiv ethnic group.
Religion
Christianity is the main religious of Tiv people both in Konshisha and elsewhere with close to 100% of Tiv being Christians except for few that adhere to traditional religion.
Council wards in Konshisha
Konshisha LGA comprises 11 Council Wards /Districts which are:
Mbaiwarnyam
Mbatsen
Ikyurav /Mbatwer
Mbayegh /Mbaikyer
Tse-Agberagba
Mbavaa
Mbanor
Mbatser /Mbagusa
Mbake
Mbawar
Mbaikyase
Bags of gari at Korinya, Konshisha, Benue State, NigeriaElected councilors in Konshisha with the Chairman and deputy Chairman Elect. Year 2020
Economy
Majority of Konshisha people are farmers producing yam, cassava, rice, guinea corn, and soya beans are among the crops.
The people of Konshisha LGA also engage in quarrying, food processing, and hunting.
Also they raise livestock including oats, pigs, birds and cattle.
Construction of Agbeede-Tse Mhambe-Adyorough-Korinya-Branch Atser road
Towns and markets in Konshisha
Konshisha is home to a number of towns and marketplaces where a diverse range of goods are traded.
