President Bola Tinubu Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State and will now travel to Benue State on Wednesday over the renewed violence in the State.
The Presidency said the Presidential visit was part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.
Over 200 residents of Benue has been killed in the last few days since the last round of violence started to the weekend leading to outrage among citizens.
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Iin a statement on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the President’s visit was aimed at assessing “firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.
“During his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.”
Onanuga said, “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.”
President Tinubu has previously condemned the ongoing violence in the 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.
Earlier, Peter Obi, one of Tinubu’s main rival in the 2023 elections, tackled Tinubu for not visiting Benue and Niger which recorded tragedies that resulted in loss of lives recently.
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