Tinubu Shelves Kaduna Trip, Heads to Benue to Address Crisis

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rescheduled his planned official visit to Kaduna State, opting to travel to Benue State on Wednesday to address the persistent conflict plaguing communities across Benue.

The Presidency announced the change in itinerary on Monday, citing the President’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the troubled region. President Tinubu will assess the situation firsthand during the visit and engage directly with state stakeholders.

According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will meet with a broad spectrum of Benue’s leadership—including traditional rulers, political figures, religious leaders, community heads, and youth groups—in a bid to forge sustainable solutions to the recurring violence that has claimed numerous lives and displaced thousands.

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Ahead of the visit, President Tinubu dispatched a high-powered delegation to Benue State, comprising the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, heads of intelligence agencies, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees, to lay groundwork for his arrival and consultations.

As part of his visit, the President is also expected to host a town hall meeting involving all key stakeholders, reaffirming his administration’s pledge to prioritise peacebuilding and security in Benue and other crisis-hit regions.

Tinubu Shelves Kaduna Trip, Heads to Benue to Address Crisis

President Tinubu has consistently condemned the violence in Benue State, calling on leaders and residents to foster peace, mutual respect, and unity. He has also extended condolences to the families of victims and those affected by the prolonged conflict.

Originally scheduled to visit Kaduna State on June 18 to commission several state government projects, the President will now carry out that engagement on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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