By Kingston Magare 16-6-2025
Following a reprimand by Peter Obi and other Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed his travelling plans to visit Benue State to get a firsthand information of the carnage that has wrecked the peaceful co-existence in the communities.
TInubu came under fire for his lack of willingness to visit scene of disasters, but while speaking in Abuja Monday during the commissioning of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, he said he would be clearing his schedule to visit the State that has been terrorised by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
During his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
“During his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities,” said a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Onanuga said, “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.
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