President Bola Tinubu has shifted his planned official visit to Kaduna State and will instead visit Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of efforts to address the lingering violence in the state.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this change in a statement on Monday.
“The President’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction,” Onanuga stated.
Tinubu was originally scheduled to be in Kaduna on Wednesday to commission some state government projects. According to Onanuga, this visit has now been moved to Thursday, June 19, 2025.
While in Benue, President Tinubu will hold talks with various stakeholders including traditional rulers, political leaders, religious figures, community heads, and youth groups as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to the violence.
“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,” the statement read.
President Tinubu has previously condemned the attacks in Benue State and urged all leaders and residents to embrace peace and understanding. He also extended “his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to all those who have suffered losses as a result of the crisis.”
