Tinubu Urges Plateau Leaders to Embrace Peace, Approves N2bn Relief for Victims
Tinubu Urges Plateau Leaders to Embrace Peace, Approves N2bn Relief for Victims
Tinubu Urges Plateau Leaders to Embrace Peace, Approves N2bn Relief for Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on stakeholders from Plateau State to return home with open minds and work collectively towards ending the recurring crises in the state.
The President made the appeal on Tuesday during a high-level meeting with a 32-man delegation led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the State House in Abuja.
During the meeting, President Tinubu urged leaders across political, religious, and community lines to review past government White Papers on security crises and propose practical, implementable solutions for lasting peace.
“No protocols, no hindrances—we are here to speak our minds and find a permanent solution,” the President said, stressing the need for tolerance and unity among residents.
Stakeholders at the meeting, including youths and traditional leaders, identified issues such as indigeneship, religion, ethnicity, and farmer-herder clashes as major drivers of past conflicts. They pledged their commitment to fostering peace across the state.
As part of immediate intervention efforts, the President approved ₦2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.
President Tinubu also challenged leaders to take responsibility in curbing violence, warning against the recruitment of individuals to incite conflict. He urged the state government to identify perpetrators and ensure they face the full weight of the law.
Governor Mutfwang, in his remarks, appreciated the President’s intervention and reaffirmed the commitment of Plateau leaders to pursue unity and reconciliation.
“This is the first time all former governors of the state are in one room for such engagement. It reflects a renewed spirit to close our divides and build a peaceful Plateau,” he said.
Traditional rulers and community representatives also called for increased security presence, including the deployment of more troops and installation of surveillance infrastructure, to strengthen peace efforts.
The meeting, which lasted about three hours, forms part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to address insecurity and promote lasting stability in Plateau State.
Tinubu Urges Plateau Leaders to Embrace Peace, Approves N2bn Relief for Victims
