8 Famous People That Studied At Benue State University (BSU)

Benue State University is a state university located in Macurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, covering more than 58 postgraduate courses in 9 colleges.

However, in this article, I will share with you shows 8 celebrities who studied at this institution:

1) Enenche Akogwu

Enenche Akogwu, from March 30, 1980 to January 20, 2012, was a reporter of the Kano Channel Television Station in Nigeria, When he was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman, he was investigating terrorism in Boko Haram.

His work focuses on human rights, politics, and war.

Akogwu graduated from Benue State University in 2004.

2. John Dyegh

John Dyegh was born on December 2, 1962 in Mbatiyaf, Gboko Local Government District, Benue State, Nigeria.

He currently serves as a member of the Federal House of Representatives where he represents Gboko/Tarka Constituency.

He obtained a Post-graduate Diploma from Benue State University. In 2002, he obtained a Master’s Degree in International Relation Studies from the Benue State University. He further obtained a Doctorate degree in Economic History from Benue State University in 2011.

3) Samuel Ottom

Samuel Ottom is a Nigerian politician, businessman, and philanthropist. He is currently the l governor of Benue State. He was sworn in as governor after winning the 2015 gubernatorial elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and re-elected in 2019.

4) Terhemen Tarzoor

Terhemen Tarzoor, born on January 26, 1972, a Nigerian politician, comes from the Makurdi Local Government District, Benue State, north-central Nigeria.

Prince Tarzoor secured admission into the School of General and Remedial Studies from where he proceeded to the then newly established Benue State University Makurdi to undergo a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, graduating in 1999.

5) Tony Elumelu

Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu was born on December 22, 1963. He is one of the ten richest entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

Tony Elumelu received a bachelor’s degree from Ambrose Ali University and a master’s degree from Lagos University. Then, he studied at Harvard Business School. He also received a PhD in Science from Benue State University.

6) Jeta Amata

Jeta Amata was born on August 21, 1974 in Cross River State, Nigeria.

His father is the famous Nollywood actor Zach Amata. He is one of the most successful film producers in West Africa.

His work is widely known and appreciated internationally. Jeta Amata was born in the experience of Zack Amata, Ifoghale Amata and Fred Amata. Actor and producer family.

He studied theater art at Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.

7) Patience Ujah

Patience Ene Ujah is a fast-rising Nollywood actress and model from Benue State University. Patience graduated from Benue State University. She was crowned Miss North Central in 2013.

8) Gbenro Ajibade Gbenro

Ajibade was born Gbenro Emmanuel Ajibade is a Nigerian actor, producer, model and host known for his role as Soji in the M-Net hit series. Then he graduated from Benue State University with a bachelor’s degree. biology.