Breaking: First Lady Remi Tinubu Unleashes ₦1 Billion Lifeline For Benue Survivors

The brutal assault by gunmen, which occurred overnight on June 13 and into the early hours of June 14, 2025, reportedly claimed over 100 lives and left many others wounded.

According to Daily Trust, Mrs. Tinubu made the donation during a condolence visit on Tuesday, held at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House in Makurdi.

During the visit, the First Lady, through her Renewed Hope Initiative, pledged to help address cross-border violence and support educational opportunities for displaced children. She also promised to collaborate with the First Lady of Nasarawa State in seeking long-term solutions to the recurring conflict in border communities.

Mrs. Tinubu officially handed over a ₦1 billion cheque to Governor Hyacinth Alia and state officials in a brief presentation ceremony before meeting with community stakeholders.

Her entourage arrived at the Tactical Air Command, Nigerian Air Force Base in Makurdi around 10:45 a.m., where she was warmly received by the governor and other top officials.

Speaking at the event, the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, condemned the persistent attacks on Benue communities, calling them acts of genocide. He accused neighbouring Nasarawa State of providing safe haven for the attackers and urged urgent intervention.

Governor Alia also decried the worsening humanitarian crisis in the state, renewing his call for the establishment of state police to enhance local security response. He further advocated for a nationwide ranching policy to address the root of the herder-farmer conflict.