Benue State Assets

Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) is dedicated to driving economic development by promoting, managing, and investing in real sector and service projects that maximize stakeholder value.

The Company’s investment mandate elaborates its vision through strategic investment decisions focused on capitalization in stocks and projects with developmental impact. These initiatives are designed to deliver tangible social and economic benefits to the state.

BIPC
Strategic Growth. Sustainable Impact.
We focus on smart, long-term investments that create lasting value for Benue State. Every project is designed to stimulate economic growth.

Transforming Assets into Opportunities.
By leveraging public assets and strategic partnerships, BIPC turns potential into progress—unlocking opportunities that drive innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and deliver prosperity.

From an Edict of 1991 to a comprehensive University
The idea of establishing a university for Benue State was first conceived in the late 1970s by the State’s first civilian Governor, the late Aper A. Aku, and was translated into a feasible project during the administration of Governor Fidelis A. Makkah. It was brought to reality by the second civilian Governor, His Excellency the late Rev. Fr. Moses O. Adasu, who on 8 August 1991 inaugurated a 13-member Steering Committee charged with planning for the University and securing Federal Government approval for the State to run its own institution.

That approval was granted on Monday, 15 February 1993, formalising a process begun through the Benue State University Edict No. 1 of 1991 — the culmination of decades of effort by successive administrations to correct a longstanding educational imbalance since the creation of Benue State in 1976. The University had by then already commenced academic activities, with an inaugural orientation held in the 1992/93 session and commissioned by the Visitor to the University, Governor Rev. Fr. Moses O. Adasu.

Academic activities commenced with four foundation faculties — Arts, Education, Science and Social Sciences. Law and Management Sciences followed in 1993/94, and Environmental Sciences was added in 2014/15. The institution has since grown into a comprehensive University with fourteen faculties and colleges.

In 2025 the University was renamed Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, in honour of the cleric, statesman and former Governor whose vision shaped higher education in Benue State. It remains widely known by its founding initials, BSU.

The teaching hospital of Benue State University, providing tertiary healthcare, training and research.

A state polytechnic offering national diploma and higher national diploma programmes in technology and management.

A modern polytechnic established to expand access to technical and vocational education in the State.

A state college of education producing teachers for basic and secondary schools.

The State’s television station, broadcasting news, education and entertainment to Benue and beyond.

The State-owned radio station delivering news and public information across Benue State.

A state-owned agro-processing mill producing edible oils and related products.

The State transport company providing interstate and intra-state passenger services.

At Benue State Agriculture Development Company, we are committed to transforming agriculture into a thriving and sustainable sector that drives economic growth and food security.

Our mission is to transform Benue State into a leading hub of sustainable agriculture, leveraging people-centered and value chain approaches to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and strengthen food security.

Our goal is simple: to empower smallholder farmers with the tools, training, and market access they need to thrive, ensuring food security, economic growth, and sustainable livelihoods for the people of Benue State and beyond.

Delivering rural water supply and sanitation infrastructure to communities.

The State’s revenue authority responsible for assessment and collection of taxes.

Coordinates disaster preparedness, response and relief across Benue State.

The official seat of the Executive Governor and the administrative heart of the State.

The legislative complex housing the Benue State House of Assembly.

A scenic highland destination developed to showcase the State’s natural beauty and boost tourism.

Ongoing development of the River Benue waterfront as a recreation and tourism destination.