President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on a condolence visit following the recent attacks on Angwan Rukuba, which left scores dead and the community in mourning.
The President’s aircraft touched down at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, at about 4:45 p.m., where he was received by top government officials, political leaders and stakeholders from across Plateau state.
Tinubu had initially been scheduled to travel to Ogun State on Thursday to commission projects executed by Governor Dapo Abiodun, but he altered his itinerary on Wednesday evening, postponing the Ogun visit until Saturday to honour a condolence visit to Plateau state.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President is also expected to visit two other states after the Easter celebration to commission key projects.
The President’s decision to visit Plateau state followed a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who briefed him on the security situation in the state and measures taken so far to address the crisis.
Governor Mutfwang told journalists after the meeting that he had updated the President on the attacks, the state government’s response and ongoing efforts to restore peace in the affected communities.
During the visit, President Tinubu is expected to meet with community leaders, political stakeholders and other key figures, and also address the recurring violence that has continued to threaten peace and stability in Plateau state.
