President Bola Tinubu will visit to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of his efforts to promote peace and confront the state’s ongoing crisis.
The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced in a statement on Monday that the President’s planned official visit to Kaduna State has been rescheduled due to the Benue Visit.
Tinubu is expected to engage with all stakeholders during his visit to Benue, including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth organizations, in order to find long-term solutions to the conflicts.
Onanuga noted that the President’s visit is intended to assess firsthand the ongoing catastrophe, which has cost several lives and caused tremendous harm.
According to estimates, at least 200 people were killed in the most recent round of attacks in Benue, although Hyacinth Alia, the State Governor, put the figure at 59.
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President Tinubu has already sent the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, chiefs of intelligence agencies, the National Security Adviser, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees to Benue State to prepare for the visit.
During his visit, the President plans to host a town hall meeting with all stakeholders.
“President Tinubu has earlier criticized the current violence in Benue State, urging all leaders and citizens to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding. He expressed his profound condolences to the victims’ families as well as everyone else who has suffered as a result of the disaster.
“According to his itinerary, President Tinubu planned to visit Kaduna State on Wednesday to commission various state government projects. However, the official visit will now take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025,” Onanuga stated.
