- “Move Beyond Talk” – Tinubu Tells Plateau Leaders Amid Violence
- Approves ₦2bn Relief
- Directed revisitation of past government white papers on the crisis and harmonise recommendations into a unified action plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political, traditional, and community leaders in Plateau State to adopt a clear and actionable plan to end recurring violence, as the Federal Government approved ₦2 billion in relief support for victims of recent attacks.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President made the call during a three-hour interactive meeting with a 32-member delegation from the state at the State House in Abuja.
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The delegation was led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang and included former governors, lawmakers, and community leaders.
The engagement followed Tinubu’s earlier pledge to consult stakeholders after the March 29 killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.
Addressing the delegation, the President urged leaders to move beyond discussions and focus on practical solutions that can be implemented immediately. He directed them to revisit past government white papers on the crisis and harmonise recommendations into a unified action plan.
“No protocols, no hindrances, we are here to speak our minds and find a permanent solution. Let us first accept one resolution: tolerance for every inhabitant,” Tinubu said.
He emphasised the responsibility of leaders to tackle the root causes of violence, including identifying individuals who incite conflict within communities.
“If people are being recruited to provoke anger and killings, it is you, the leaders, who must first examine yourselves,” he added.
The President stressed that lasting peace can only be achieved through justice, fairness, and inclusiveness, urging leaders to ensure that all residents regardless of ethnic or religious background feel a sense of belonging.
He also called for urgent measures to enable internally displaced persons to return to their homes ahead of the farming season, while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure development in the state.
Governor Mutfwang described the meeting as a turning point, noting that it brought together past and present leaders in a united effort to restore peace.
“Our coming together reflects a renewed commitment to unity. We are determined to overcome divisions and build a stronger Plateau,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mohammed Dorro, announced the approval of ₦2 billion relief funds for victims of the recent attacks.
Stakeholders at the meeting identified key drivers of the crisis, including indigene-settler tensions, religious and ethnic divisions, as well as farmer-herder conflicts. Youth representatives and lawmakers also called for stronger enforcement of the rule of law and action against impunity.
The Gbong Gwon Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, advocated increased security deployment, installation of surveillance systems, and renewed consideration for state policing as part of long-term solutions.
