A wave of excitement swept through Makurdi, the Benue State capital, as students and residents gathered in anticipation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to the state today. Young people, particularly students from various institutions across Benue, lined key routes leading into the city, waving flags and displaying placards with welcome messages as part of a grand reception planned in honour of the President’s arrival.
President Tinubu’s visit is seen as a significant moment for the state, with many hopeful that it signals renewed federal attention to pressing developmental needs in the region. Students, who represent a large portion of Benue’s youthful population, expressed optimism about the visit, with some voicing expectations of improved educational infrastructure, youth empowerment programs, and increased federal support for the state’s higher institutions.
Security personnel were observed stationed at major intersections and around designated venues, ensuring a smooth and orderly reception. The visit is part of President Tinubu’s broader engagement with states across the federation, as he continues to consolidate national unity and assess local development priorities. For the students of Benue, today’s visit goes beyond protocol, it represents a chance to be seen, heard, and included in the vision for Nigeria’s future.
