Chief Opral Benson, Iya Oge of Lagos, declared missing

The family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, has declared her missing. 

In a notice released on Sunday, the family revealed Benson,90, was last seen on January 13, 2026 and has not returned home since then.

Describing the situation as time-sensitive, the family appealed to the public for 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 reads.”

“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.” 

Benson, born on February 7, 1935, is an American-Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, with a long career spanning education, fashion, and corporate administration.

She holds the traditional chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos. 

She was married to former Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Culture in the first post-independence government, Chief Theophilus Benson (also known as T.O.S. Benson) from 1962 until his d3ath in 2008.