Tinubu’s Condolence Visit: Benue Government Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
By: Olufemi Orunsola
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.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News, as previously reported, recalls that Tinubu had announced a reshuffling of his official itinerary to visit Benue State to make on-the-spot assessments of the situation and 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.
OTN News further gathered from the statement 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.
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