By our Reporter
Stakeholders from Plateau State have pledged renewed commitment to peace following an interactive session with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
At the meeting held on Tuesday, President Tinubu urged leaders in the state to return home with open minds and work collectively to end recurring violence and foster lasting peace.
The President challenged the delegation, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, to review past government White Papers on security crises and propose actionable solutions for implementation.
Participants at the session, including youth representatives, identified key drivers of conflict such as indigeneship disputes, religious and ethnic tensions, and farmer-herder clashes, while committing to promote peace and unity.
The meeting followed the President’s earlier visit to Plateau State after the March 29 violence in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, where he promised broader consultations with stakeholders.
A major highlight of the session was the announcement by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mohammed Dorro, that the Federal Government had approved ₦2 billion in relief support for victims of the attack.
President Tinubu emphasised tolerance and coexistence, urging leaders to take responsibility in preventing conflict and promoting harmony.
“To stop creating orphans, widows, and widowers, there must be enduring peace,” the President said, stressing the need for justice, fairness, and inclusion across all communities.
He also called on the state government to identify and expose perpetrators of violence, assuring that his administration would continue to support infrastructure development and security efforts in the state.
In his remarks, Governor Mutfwang expressed appreciation to the President for his intervention and leadership, noting that the gathering marked the first time all former governors of the state had met collectively to address the crisis.
He assured that stakeholders were committed to bridging divides and building a united and peaceful Plateau State.
The Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Gyang Buba, also commended the President’s efforts and called for additional security measures, including increased troop deployment and installation of surveillance infrastructure.
Other prominent attendees included Nentawe Yilwatda, former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, Joshua Dariye, and Fidelis Tapgun, as well as religious and community leaders.
The stakeholders unanimously stressed that sincerity, unity, and adherence to the rule of law are critical to achieving sustainable peace in the state.
