The Iya Oge of Lagos, Chief Opral Benson has been declared missing by her missing.
The family said whereabouts of the nonagenarian fashionista and entrepreneur have remained unknown for more than 48 hours.
In a notice released on Sunday, the family revealed that Benson was last seen on January 13 and has not returned home afterwards.
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. She holds the traditional chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos.
She was married to T.O.S. Benson from 1962 until his death and has had a long career spanning education, fashion, and corporate administration.
A former university administrator, Benson manages 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, she was appointed the honorary consul of Liberia in Lagos.
Chief Opral Benson, who is the Iya Oge of Lagos, is widely recognized for her contributions to the beauty industry and her dedication to empowering young girls and women.
Her institute has trained generations of professionals, leaving an enduring legacy in Nigeria’s fashion and beauty sector.
The family urged the public to share the notice widely to aid ongoing efforts to locate her.
