Flowing from the past, the economic relevance of the River Benue to Nigerians and, by extension, Africa cannot be underestimated.
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The history of human settlements and their developments have always been influenced by environmental factors that either enable or hinder them from reaching the conceived achievement of their developmental objectives. Studies, along with archaeological and anthropological evidence, have shown that the strength and growth of territories worldwide have been significantly influenced by their locations and proximity to important environmental features.
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.The cultural importance of the River Benue to Nigeria and the people living around it can not be underestimated. Many spiritual affiliations, mythological stories, and cosmological perceptions are linked to the river, which all have some level of influence on the people.
The influence of the river on transportation in precolonial, colonial and postcolonial eras has been well-documented. During the colonial period, the river was a significant route for colonial officials transversing the nation. It was instrumental in establishing trade routes and facilitating the exploration of Africa by figures such as the Lander brothers and Mungo Park, who contributed to the geographical understanding of the continent.
These questions have also shaped the sub-themes of the conference and the direction of scholarly contributions. Some of the highlights of these themes include colonial explorations, tourism, hydroelectric power production, flood and ecological challenges, culture and indigenous attributions, settlements and migration, agriculture, intergroup relations, technological development, as well as other subjects relevant to Nigerian and African societies.
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