President Bola Tinubu has postponed his official visit to Kaduna State to enable a strategic visit to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of efforts to address the persistent communal crisis affecting parts of the state.
According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the visit underscores the President’s commitment to restoring peace in Benue, where recurrent violence has resulted in numerous casualties and widespread displacement.
While in Benue, President Tinubu is expected to hold a town hall meeting with key stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious and political leaders, community heads, and youth representatives. The engagement aims to chart a sustainable path to peace and reconciliation.
In advance of the visit, the President dispatched a high-level delegation comprising the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, intelligence chiefs, and the chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Defence to the state.
President Tinubu, who has consistently condemned the violence in Benue, has called on all residents and leaders to embrace peace, tolerance, and dialogue. He also extended his condolences to families affected by the violence and pledged federal support to restore stability.
The President’s Kaduna visit, initially slated for Wednesday, June 18, has been shifted to Thursday, June 19, 2025. He is expected to commission several state projects during the rescheduled visit.
