President Bola Tinubu will be in Benue State on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.
To this end, the President has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State.
According to the press release by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.
President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders including traditional rulers, political, religious and community leaders as well as youth groups.
This is part of efforts towards achieving lasting solutions to the hostilities.
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.
He has previously condemned the ongoing violence in Benue State, calling on all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding.
The president extended heartfelt condolences to victims’ families and others who have suffered collateral losses as a result of the crisis.
President Tinubu was earlier scheduled to visit Kaduna State on Wednesday to commission various state government projects.
The visit has been shifted to Thursday this week.
