President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of his Government’s renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state the lastest which cost the life of not less than 200 residents.
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This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. This plan is against the president’s previously planned official visit to Kaduna State to commission various state government projects.
He has now postponed the official visit to Thursday, June 19, 2025.
“The President’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.
“During his stay, Tinubu 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,” the statement read.
