This research examines the nature, causes and socio – economic impact of the herders’ – farmers’ conflict on development in the Benue Valley which is home to about 70% of the minority ethnic nationalities in Nigeria. Emphasis was however laid on ten local government areas namely, Agatu, Guma, Gwer – West, Logo and Makurdi in Benue state, and Awe, Doma, Keana, Lafia and Obi Local Government Areas in Nasarawa State.
