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‎The Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu addressed victims of the recent Plateau attacks at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos rather than visiting the affected community directly,
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‎This was revealed in a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga,
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‎He stated that the President’s visit to Jos followed an urgent adjustment to his schedule after he was briefed by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on the gravity of the attack.
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‎According to him, the decision was informed by logistical and operational constraints surrounding his condolence visit to the state.
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‎Mr. Onanuga clarified that President Tinubu had initially been scheduled to receive Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in Abuja and proceed to Iperu, Ogun State, but he suspended the Ogun trip to prioritise the visit to Plateau.
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‎The Presidential spokesperson further stated that President Tinubu’s mission in Jos went beyond a symbolic condolence visit,
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‎The President interacted with victims, listened to local leaders and assured residents that the Federal Government would deliver justice, end the cycle of bloodshed and pursue lasting peace in the state.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.