President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, visit Benue State to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.
In less than one month, about 300 persons have reportedly been feared killed by armed herders terrorising the state, with the latest happening last Friday.
In a statement on Monday, Mr Tinubu was said to have cancelled a scheduled official visit to Kaduna State for the trip to the north-central state.
According to his itinerary released over the weekend, he 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.
However, “He will travel to 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,” according to a part of the statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.
It was further disclosed that Mr Tinubu, during his stay, “will meet with all stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.”
“In preparation for the visit, President Tinubu has already 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,” Mr Onanuga added.
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.