90-year-old Iya Oge of Lagos, Opral Benson, declared missing

The family of Opral Benson, the 90-year-old Iya Oge of Lagos, has reported her missing, several days after she left her residence for an undisclosed destination.

According to a statement issued by her family, Benson was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and her whereabouts have remained unknown since then.

The family described the situation as urgent and appealed to the public for any information that could assist in locating her.

“The family reports that Mama Opral Benson has been missing since January 13. Her current location is unknown. Anyone with information, no matter how minor, is urged to contact us immediately at 08037039214 or report to the nearest police station.
This matter is time-sensitive. Please share widely,” the notice stated.

Born on February 7, 1935, Benson is an American-Liberian-Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite who holds the distinguished traditional title of Iya Oge of Lagos.

She was married to T.O.S. Benson from 1962 until his passing and has had a career spanning education, fashion, and corporate administration.

A former university administrator, Benson currently runs a fashion and beauty school in Lagos and has previously served as a director at Johnson’s Products, the Nigerian branch of the multinational corporation.

In 2012, she was appointed honorary consul of Liberia in Lagos.

The family has called on the public to assist in the search by sharing the notice widely to aid ongoing efforts to locate her.

90-year-old Iya Oge of Lagos, Opral Benson, declared missing