First Lady to visit Benue Tuesday for road projects commissioning

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

First Lady of Nigeria Sen Oluremi Tinubu is to visit Benue State on Tuesday 16th June 2026 as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative, a nationwide programme dedicated to empowering women, strengthening families, and improving the welbeing of vulnerable groups across the country.
A press statement by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia Sir Tersoo Kula made available to newsmen on Sunday, stated that Sen Oluremi who is also National Chairman, Renewed Hope Initiative’s visit promises to be a memorable and impactful for the people of the state, particularly women.
The statement also, intimated that while in Benue, the First Lady will engage with women and beneficiaries of the initiative as part of efforts to deepen its impact at the grassroots.
It further said Governor Hyacinth Alia expressed his pleasure at the forthcoming visit and is looking forward to receiving the nation’s First Lady.
Alia described the visit as another positive step in the collaborative efforts of the Federal and State Governments to improve the lives of citizens, especially women and families.
Meanwhile, a major highlight of Senator Tinubu’s visit will be the commissioning of 10 out of the over 45 newly completed roads in Makurdi, constructed by the administration.
The 10 roads, spanning a total of 11.5 kilometres, is said to represent a significant investment in urban renewal and infrastructure development aimed at improving mobility, boosting economic activities, and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
The roads to be commissioned are: Ishaya Bakut Road (Dual Carriageway), Off Ishaya Bakut Road (Spur 1) Off Ishaya Bakut Road (Spur 2), Off Ishaya Bakut Road (Spur 3) and Abu King Shuluwa Road
Others include, Mama Mbateren Alia Street (Former Keke Napep Road), Dabo Plaza to Fashion Hub Road, Sir James Iorpuu Street, Tyagher Gbaa Street Jato-Aka Road.
In another vein, the First Lady is expected to proceed to Ihugh, Vandeikya local government area (home country of the Governor) after the commissioning ceremonies where she will perform the commissioning and handover ceremony of the Community ICT Centre.
Speaking ahead of the visit, the Benue State Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Mrs. Scholastica Bensor, said all preparations have been concluded for a successful outing.
According to her, women across Benue State are excited and eagerly looking forward to welcoming the first Lady
Mrs. Bensor therefore called on women, community leaders, support groups, and members of the public to turn out in large numbers to receive the First Lady and demonstrate the warmth, hospitality, and unity for which Benue people are known.