President Bola Tinubu has approved N2 billion in relief support for victims of recent violence in Jos North, Plateau State, while urging political, traditional, and community leaders to intensify efforts toward lasting peace.
The President gave the directive during a high-level meeting with Plateau stakeholders at the State House in Abuja, where he challenged leaders—led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang—to return home with a renewed commitment to resolving the state’s recurring conflicts.
Tinubu tasked the delegation to revisit past government White Papers on security crises and develop practical, implementable solutions. He emphasized the need for unity, tolerance, and accountability among leaders, warning against the manipulation of ethnic and religious differences to incite violence.
The meeting, which lasted about three hours, brought together a 32-member delegation including former governors, traditional rulers, youth representatives, and religious leaders. Participants identified longstanding issues such as indigeneship disputes, religious and ethnic divisions, and farmer-herder clashes as key drivers of unrest.
The engagement fulfilled the President’s earlier promise to consult widely with Plateau stakeholders following the March 29, 2026 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North.
Tinubu stressed that enduring peace is critical to preventing further loss of lives and displacement, urging leaders to foster inclusion and ensure justice for all residents. He also called for the identification and prosecution of those instigating violence.
In his remarks, Governor Mutfwang expressed appreciation for the federal government’s intervention and pledged the state’s commitment to peace-building initiatives. He noted a renewed spirit of unity among Plateau leaders and promised efforts to bridge longstanding divides.
Traditional ruler Da Jacob Gyang Buba commended the President’s actions and appealed for additional security measures, including increased troop deployment and surveillance systems, to curb insecurity.
The approved N2 billion relief package, announced during the meeting, is intended to support victims of the recent attacks and aid recovery efforts in affected communities.
