First Lady donates N1bn to IDPs, Calls for Peace and Unity in Benue

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the president, visited Makurdi, Benue State, on a condolence visit, where she expressed her concern about the living conditions of displaced persons. Describing their situation as “worrisome and hellish”, she called for an immediate end to the insecurity in Central Nigeria and Benue State in particular.

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The First Lady emphasised the importance of peace and dialogue, stating, “Nigeria is a nation of deep complexity. Ethnicity, religion, and culture all have their place, but they must not become walls between us. They should instead be bridges of understanding.” She also called for unity and solidarity among the people to combat the senseless killings.

During her visit, Senator Tinubu donated ₦1 billion to the victims of displaced communities in Benue State and provided relief materials to help alleviate their suffering. She said, “We are here today to reflect on the life of the world and the state of humanity. What is most worrisome is that many people are living in conditions so harsh that they can only be described as hellish. And yet, these people are human beings like us.

The First Lady further stressed the need for dialogue and patience in resolving conflicts, saying, “Dialogue and patience remain the best solutions wherever conflict exists. But often, we hesitate. We ask ourselves, Why do I need to act? Why do I need to speak? And so doors remain closed.”

In response, the State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, appreciated the First Lady for her concern and willingness to stand with the victims of attacks in the state. He stated that the state currently hosts over 1.5 million internally displaced persons and urged the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and other well-spirited individuals and organisations to visit Naka and lend a hand of support.

Governor Alia also reiterated his call for the establishment of state police and the domestication of security strategies across the country, saying, “The current security architecture has not proven sufficient in curbing the incessant attacks on our communities. A decentralised, locally rooted policing structure will greatly enhance intelligence gathering, swift response, and accountability.”

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