Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving lasting peace through inclusive dialogue, institutional reforms and stronger collaboration with the Federal Government following the submission of a strategic committee report on security and peacebuilding in the state.
The report was presented to the governor at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, by a committee chaired by former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye, which was constituted after the state’s high-level engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Receiving the document, Governor Mutfwang described it as a strategic roadmap that would guide practical interventions and informed dialogue toward addressing the security and socio-political challenges confronting Plateau State.
He disclosed that President Tinubu demonstrated genuine concern over the security situation in Plateau during the state’s visit to the Presidential Villa and directed the government to intensify efforts toward restoring lasting 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.
Mutfwang explained that the committee was established to provide factual clarity after what he described as widespread misrepresentation of the purpose of the presidential engagement in some quarters.
He commended traditional rulers, religious leaders, political leaders and community stakeholders for sustaining dialogue across ethnic and religious lines, describing their efforts as vital to preserving peace in the state.
The governor also announced that the report would be presented before a wider stakeholders’ assembly to ensure broader participation in the peace-building process.
“Those who accompanied us to the Presidential Villa do not represent the entirety of Plateau. Many who were unable to make the trip also have valuable perspectives that deserve to be heard. We must therefore create an enabling environment where every interest group has a voice at the discussion table,” he stated.
Earlier, chairman of the committee, Senator Joshua Dariye, said the assignment went beyond administrative responsibility, stressing that it was aimed at protecting lives, securing communities and laying the foundation for enduring peace.
Dariye said the committee produced a two-volume report containing detailed analyses, implementation frameworks and practical recommendations for government action.
“The central message of this report is that the peace and security challenges facing Plateau State are multidimensional, historical, layered, and dynamic. Consequently, the increasing insecurity in the state cannot be attributed to a single factor,” he said.
According to him, the committee found that although Plateau possesses numerous peace reports and policy documents, implementation has remained weak due to inadequate institutional support, inconsistent follow-up and insufficient accountability.
He said the report recommends a comprehensive recovery framework that includes protection of vulnerable communities, support for internally displaced persons, reconstruction of affected settlements, youth empowerment, women’s participation, trauma healing, interfaith collaboration and livelihood restoration.
Dariye also urged the state to deliberately reshape its public image through strategic communication.
“Plateau State must be deliberate in telling its own story, correcting distorted narratives, showcasing government efforts, and transforming its image from one defined by conflict and crisis to one anchored on peace, resilience, justice, hospitality, investment, tourism, and opportunity,” he added.
