Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to achieving lasting peace through inclusive dialogue, institutional reforms, and strengthened collaboration with the Federal Government.
Mutfwang stated this at the submission of a comprehensive report by the strategic committee constituted after the state’s high-level engagement with President Bola Tinubu.
Receiving the report at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, the Governor described the document as, “a strategic roadmap that would guide informed dialogue and practical interventions aimed at addressing the complex security and socio-political challenges confronting Plateau State.”
The committee, chaired by the former Governor of the State, Senator Joshua Dariye, was established, to harmonise issues raised during the Plateau State delegation’s visit to President Tinubu, which was to develop a comprehensive engagement agenda with the Presidency, identify priority areas requiring Federal Government intervention, and recommend sustainable measures to promote peace, security, social cohesion, and development.
The Governor disclosed that, “President Tinubu demonstrated genuine concern for Plateau State during the delegation’s visit and specifically directed the state to intensify efforts toward restoring enduring peace.
“When we visited Mr. President, it was evident that he has a genuine concern for Plateau State. That is why he gave us clear marching orders to reignite and reinvigorate the search for lasting peace on the Plateau,” the Governor said.
He explained that widespread misrepresentation of the purpose of the presidential engagement necessitated the establishment of the committee “to provide factual clarity and foster a common understanding of the issues affecting the
