Family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, has declared her missing, saying her whereabouts have been unknown for more than 48 hours.
In a public notice issued on Sunday, the family said Mrs Benson was last seen on January 13 and has not returned home since.
“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 said.
The family appealed to the public for information that could help locate her, urging anyone with details to come forward.
“Anyone who has seen her, or has any information, no matter how small, is urged to contact us immediately. Call 08037039214. Alternatively, please report to the nearest police station. This is time-sensitive. Please share immediately,” the notice added.
Benson was born on February 7, 1935.
She is an American-Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite who holds the traditional title of Iya Oge of Lagos.
She was married to T.O.S. Benson from 1962 until his death.
Her career spans education, fashion and corporate administration.
She is a former university administrator and currently manages a fashion and beauty school in Lagos.
Opral Benson also served as a director at Johnson’s Products, the Nigerian affiliate of the multinational brand and was appointed honorary consul of Liberia in Lagos in 2012.
The family urged members of the public to share the notice widely to support ongoing efforts to locate her.
