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Nigeria: INEC Headquarters Flag-Off Takes Priority Over Benue Killings in Tinubu’s Schedule

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On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially flagged off the design and construction of a new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja’s Maitama district. This critical infrastructure initiative follows the commissioning of the greater Abuja water supply network, which took place on Monday, June 16.

At the ceremony, President Tinubu reiterated the government’s commitment to equipping INEC with the necessary infrastructure, policies, and resources to carry out its constitutional mandate “with courage, fairness, and excellence.” Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, who played a key role in the Abuja water project, praised the developments as vital for Nigeria’s progress.

However, these events unfold after a worsening security crisis. Just days after the tragic massacre in Benue State, where over 200 people were killed, protests erupted in Makurdi. Protesters demanding justice were met with tear gas and water cannons by security forces, heightening public anger and grief.

Many Nigerians and opposition figures have criticised President Tinubu’s priorities, highlighting his focus on Abuja infrastructure projects while the country reels from violence and humanitarian disasters. The President is scheduled to visit Benue on Wednesday, June 18, a move welcomed but seen by some as delayed, given the situation’s urgency.

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, condemned the postponement, stressing that the short travel distances to Benue and nearby flood-ravaged Niger State, which also lost over 200 lives, warrant immediate presidential attention. He called on the government to show genuine compassion through swift and visible leadership.

The timing of the INEC headquarters flag-off and water project commissioning amid ongoing crises has fueled debates on Nigeria’s leadership and priorities. While infrastructure investment is crucial for long-term development, many feel the government must urgently address security and humanitarian needs.

As Nigerians await Tinubu’s visits and response, the nation hopes for decisive action that matches the gravity of the current challenges.

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