President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit, opting to travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, rather than Kaduna State.
This visit is part of a broader initiative to foster peace and address the ongoing conflict affecting communities in Benue State.
The President seeks to gain a firsthand understanding of the recurring crisis that has resulted in significant loss of life and destruction.
President Tinubu’s visit will entail consultations with various stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups, to develop sustainable solutions to the hostilities.
To pave the way for the visit, 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 host a town hall meeting with all stakeholders during the visit.
President Tinubu has previously condemned the ongoing violence in Benue State, calling on all leaders and residents to foster 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.
