In a notice released on Sunday, the family revealed that Benson was last seen on 13 January 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 notice read: “The family reports that Mama Opral Benson has been missing since Tuesday, 13 January 2026. She has not returned home and her current whereabouts are unknown.
“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”.
Born on 7 February 1935, Benson is an American-Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite.
She was married to Chief T. O. S. Benson in 1962 and had a long career spanning education, fashion, and corporate administration.
A former university administrator, Mrs. 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.
