Following the crises rocking Benue State, President Bola Tinubu, has postponed his official visit to Kaduna State.
The President rescheduled his official visit to 19th, instead, he will visit Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.
This was contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement indicated that the President’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crises that have claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.
It added that during his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all the stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
It will be recalled that President Tinubu has dispatched the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, heads of intelligence agencies, the National Security Adviser, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees to Benue State.
The President is expected to hold a town hall meeting with all stakeholders during the visit.
President Tinubu has previously condemned the ongoing violence in Benue State and called on all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to all those who have suffered losses as a result of the crisis.
According to his itinerary released over the weekend, President Tinubu was scheduled to visit Kaduna State on Wednesday to commission various state government projects. However, the official visit will now occur on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
