Benue Students Stand in Heavy Rain as Cars Splash Water On Them While Welcoming Tinubu
A disturbing video has surfaced online showing secondary school students in Makurdi, Benue State standing in heavy rain while welcoming President Bola Tinubu to the state.
The kids were seen singing the national anthem along the road while being splashed water from the speeding convoy.
Tinubu is visiting the state following recent attacks on communities in Benue State that have left many residents grieving.
A video of the heartbreaking video of the students was posted on X.
See some reactions below:
@Trhymesz: “One day Nigerians will wake up, understand their rights & take their country back from these tyrants. Until then, they will only continue to be treated infelicitously by their callous leaders.”
@Jaysings001: “They are even standing on the road! But I thought today was public holiday?”
@j94626377: “If my kids are among those standing there I will make sure I change them to another school immediately what rubbish.”
@MESIGO422: “He will pass and not even flench an eye on them .. person wee clear him busy schedule just to see 200 people wee kpia under his administration.”
@ToniRhymze: “and many of these kids will go back home sick but death is not a new thing to the state government.”
@NasOricha_: “Leadership should be about empathy and timing. Asking children to stand in the rain after such a tragedy in Benue sends the wrong message. We need leaders who show compassion, not just presence.”
@obadarabi: “You should already know how the game works, Rinu. Stop crying about it every day and actually do something if it bothers you so much.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Despite the state government declaring today a public holiday, pupils and students in Makurdi, Benue State, were asked to line the roads to welcome the president, braving poor weather conditions, with cars splashing water on some of them. pic.twitter.com/yCLoLNcyrJ
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) June 18, 2025
