Tinubu Tasks Plateau Leaders To Chart Path To Peace, Approves N2bn Relief For Victims.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political, traditional, and community leaders in Plateau State to return home with renewed commitment to peace and reconciliation, as part of efforts to end the recurring crises in the state.

The President made the appeal during an interactive session with a 32-member Plateau delegation at the State House in Abuja, where he challenged the leaders, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, to review past government White Papers on security crises and come up with practical, implementable solutions.

President Tinubu also emphasized the need for tolerance and unity, urging leaders to rise above divisions and work collectively to achieve lasting peace.

“No protocols, no hindrances, we are here to speak our minds and find a permanent solution to a recurring conflict. We must accept one resolution, which is tolerance for every inhabitant. Leaders must also examine themselves where conflicts are being instigated.” The President said.

The President further urged Plateau leaders to convene broader consultations back home, review previous recommendations, and ensure their implementation. He demands that any unresolved challenges be reported to the federal government with workable proposals.

He stressed that sustained peace is necessary to prevent further loss of lives and livelihoods, noting that Plateau had historically been known for its peaceful coexistence and hospitality.

In his remarks, leader of the delegation Gov. Mutfwang expressed appreciation to the President for his proactive intervention and leadership, describing the meeting as historic.

According to him, it marked the first time all former governors of the state gathered for such a dialogue, signaling a renewed commitment to unity and reconciliation.

“Our coming here today shows a renewed spirit on the Plateau. We are determined to close our gaps, rise above religious and ethnic divides, and build a state we can all be proud of,” the governor said.

He assured the President of the stakeholders’ resolve to work towards peace, growth and development of the State.

Also speaking, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, commended the President’s efforts to restore peace on the Plateau and called for increased security deployment, installation of surveillance systems, and the creation of state police to tackle insecurity.

He further appealed for federal intervention in resettling internally displaced persons (IDPs) ahead of the rainy season and acknowledged the humanitarian support extended by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.

Other speakers at the meeting, including youth representatives and lawmakers, stressed the importance of sincerity, enforcement of the rule of law, and tackling drug abuse as part of broader efforts to address insecurity.

The delegation reaffirmed its collective commitment to peace, pledging to support ongoing initiatives and to work closely with the government to end the cycle of violence in Plateau State.

At the meeting, President Tinubu also approved the sum of N2 billion as relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. The announcement was made by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mohammed Dorro.

The session, which lasted about three hours, brought together key stakeholders including former governors, traditional rulers, political leaders, and youth representatives. Discussions centred on longstanding issues fueling the crises, such as indigeneship, religion, ethnicity, and farmer-herder conflicts.