The family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, has raised the alarm over her disappearance, saying her whereabouts have been unknown for more than 48 hours.
In a public notice issued on Sunday, the family disclosed that Benson was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and has not returned home since then.
Describing the situation as urgent, the family appealed to members of the public to assist with any information that could help locate her.
“The family reports that Mama Opral Benson has been missing since Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She has not returned home, and her current whereabouts are unknown,” the notice stated.
“Anyone who has seen her or has any information, no matter how small, is urged to contact us immediately. Please call 08037039214 or report to the nearest police station. This is time-sensitive. Kindly share widely.”
Born on February 7, 1935, Benson is an American-Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur, socialite, and traditional title holder. She bears the chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos.
She was married to the late T.O.S. Benson from 1962 until his death and has built a distinguished career across education, fashion, and corporate administration. A former university administrator, she currently runs a fashion and beauty school in Lagos and previously served as a director at Johnson’s Products, the Nigerian affiliate of the multinational brand.
In 2012, Benson was appointed honorary consul of Liberia in Lagos.
The family has urged the public to continue sharing the notice to support ongoing efforts to find her.
