By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has said that the state is ready to
By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has said that the state is ready to warmly host President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to visit Benue on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.
The governor noted that the visit coming after the horrific terrorist attack on Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area, where very many innocent lives were lost to a brutal onslaught by armed herdsmen, as a profound gesture of solidarity and compassion.
“It depicts the President’s concern and readiness to take a bold step in the face of worsening insecurity threatening the peace, dignity, and existence of our farming communities.
The governor said, “we are fully prepared to receive Mr. President. The visit represents not only a moment of national empathy, but a rare opportunity to directly interface with the Presidency on urgent security interventions needed to end the persistent killings and displacement of our people”.
According to the governor, “if there is any state in the country that needs absolute peace, that state is Benue.This is because, as the ‘Food Basket of the Nation,’ Benue deserves peace, protection, and justice”.
The governor expressed confidence that the president’s visit to Benue will reinforce the commitment of the Federal Government towards restoring lasting peace and security to all troubled parts of the State.
“As we invite all stakeholders to get ready to welcome and interface with Mr. President, we equally urge our people to remain calm, law-abiding, and prayerful as we receive the number one citizen of our great country.”
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