Benue: Gov Alia Declares Public Holiday Ahead of President Tinubu’s Visit

The Benue State Government has proclaimed Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as a public holiday.

This holiday is established to honor the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state.

President Tinubu has announced that he will modify his schedule to visit Benue State due to the recent attacks in the region.

In a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Aber, it is expected that the President will be in the state for a one-day condolence visit to express condolences to the government and residents of Benue over the recent series of violent attacks that have caused many deaths.

The government has stated that the purpose of the holiday is to allow citizens to extend a warm welcome to the President, but it has clarified that this directive does not include workers in essential services, such as healthcare professionals, 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.