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The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday to mark the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state.
The Eastern Updates reports that Tinubu had announced that he would cut short his schedule to visit Benue State over the recent attacks on the state.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Aber, the President is expected in the state on a one-day condolence visit to commiserate with the government and people of Benue over the recent spate of violent attacks that have led to numerous deaths.
The government stated that the holiday is intended to give citizens the opportunity to receive the president warmly but clarified that the directive excludes workers in essential services, including medical personnel, security agencies, and banking institutions.
“Residents across the state are encouraged to come out in large numbers to welcome the President and his delegation during what has been described as a significant and symbolic visit,” the statement added.
In other news, President Bola Tinubu says he will clear his schedule to pay a condolence visit to the people of Benue State on Wednesday.
This follows attacks in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of the state, where about 250 people were killed by suspected herdsmen.
The Eastern Updates reports that Tinubu has been criticised by Nigerians over his poor response to the Benue crisis.
Several Nigerians have questioned his failure, up till now, to visit the troubled area.
The president disclosed this on Monday when he commissioned The Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5 & 6 of the Federal Capital City, FCC.
“While I sympathise with the Benue people, I have spoken to the governor, the leadership and people of Benue to accept our condolences and try hard, very consciously, to maintain peace and harmony among themselves.
“I have always said we are one single, huge family living in the same house, say in different rooms but living together in harmony which should be the result of our diversity for prosperity. We should be able to manage our anger and frustrations.
