The family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, has declared her missing after her whereabouts remained unknown for more than 48 hours.
In a public notice released on Sunday, the family said Benson was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and has not returned home since then. Describing the situation as urgent, they appealed to the public for any information that could help locate her.
“Anyone who has seen her or has any useful information, no matter how small, should contact us immediately or report to the nearest police station,” the family said, providing a contact number for assistance.
Opral Benson, born on February 7, 1935, is an American-Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite. She holds the traditional chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos and has had a distinguished career spanning education, fashion, and corporate administration.
She previously served as a university administrator, manages a fashion and beauty school in Lagos, and was a former director at Johnson’s Products Nigeria. In 2012, she was appointed honorary consul of Liberia in Lagos.
The family urged members of the public to share the information widely to support ongoing efforts to find her.
