Benue State · Zone A · Benue North-East
Ushongo
- Headquarters
- Lessel
- People
- Tiv
- Economy
- Oranges · Yams · Hill farming · Soybeans
Ushongo’s hills around Lessel are orange country, part of the citrus belt that should make Benue a juice powerhouse. Each season its growers watch value leak away through bad roads and absent processing.
What Matters in Ushongo
- Citrus processing close to the orchards Agriculture
- Farm roads through the hills Welfare
- Keeping young growers on profitable land Education
Civic Information
Getting things done in Ushongo
Voter Registration
The INEC local government office for Ushongo is located in Lessel. Register there as a voter, transfer your registration, or collect your permanent voter's card. Your voice in Ushongo begins with your PVC.
Emergency & Security
In any emergency anywhere in Nigeria, dial 112, toll-free. Report security concerns to the police divisional headquarters in Lessel, and alert your community and traditional leadership; early reporting saves lives.
Local Government Secretariat
The Ushongo Local Government secretariat in Lessel handles certificates of origin, local rates and community matters. Take civic questions there first, and hold it to the standard you deserve.
His Commitment
Benue’s oranges should be squeezed in Benue. Torhile Uchi stands for Ushongo keeping the value its hills produce.
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