President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled official visit to Kaduna State and will instead travel to Benue on Wednesday to address the prolonged crisis plaguing communities in the state.
The Presidency said the visit forms part of renewed efforts to restore peace and stability in the troubled region, which has witnessed recurring violence, loss of lives, and widespread destruction.
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During the visit, Mr Tinubu is expected to engage key stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political, religious, and community leaders, as well as youth groups—in a town hall meeting aimed at finding lasting solutions to the hostilities.
Ahead of the President’s arrival, he has dispatched a high-level delegation to the state, comprising 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 Committees on Defence.
Mr Tinubu, who has previously condemned the violence in Benue, reiterated his call for peace, unity, and understanding among all residents. He also extended his condolences to families affected by the crisis.
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According to the Presidency, the President was initially scheduled to visit Kaduna on Wednesday to commission several state projects.
That visit will now take place on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
