Benue-Plateau State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Northern Region and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states - Benue and Plateau. The city of Jos was the capital of Benue-Plateau State. Benue-Plateau State Governors Joseph Gomwalk (May 1967 – July 1975) Abdullahi Mohammed (July 1975 – March 1976) References Former Nigerian administrative divisions States and territories established in 1967