President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau State that his administration will rebuild communities attacked by gunmen and ensure the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes. Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking at the APC North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos. He promised to strengthen security operations across the state and other parts of the country.
Tinubu disclosed that his administration was reinforcing security deployment and strengthening coordination among security agencies to improve rapid response to security threats. He said 1,000 forest guards are undergoing training to enhance security in the state. The President also mentioned that surveillance cameras have been procured to strengthen early detection and early warning security operations.
The President reiterated his commitment to addressing the plight of displaced persons, saying the Federal Government would work with the Plateau State Government and community leaders to facilitate their resettlement. He assured IDPs that the government is working to end their suffering and bring them back to rebuild their communities. Tinubu commended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, for his contributions to supporting vulnerable Nigerians and displaced persons.
Tinubu urged residents of Plateau State to embrace peaceful coexistence, saying the future of the state depended on unity, mutual respect, and understanding among its people. He pleaded with them to forget their differences and work together for one country. The President also urged eligible voters to obtain and use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to support the APC in the forthcoming elections.
The President promised to support the development of Plateau's economy through improved transportation and agricultural exports, including plans to convert the state's airport into a cargo airport. This, he said, would enable the state to ship vegetables and potatoes abroad directly, improving the economy and growing prosperity.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who also addressed the rally, praised Tinubu for taking courageous economic decisions that saved Nigeria from economic collapse. Shettima described Tinubu as a transformational leader and said posterity would be kind to him. He also admired Tinubu for accepting responsibility for the country's economic situation instead of blaming his predecessor.
Shettima urged the people of Plateau State to support Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang in the 2027 elections, saying the political differences that divided APC leaders in the state during the 2023 elections had been resolved. He described Plateau as a gift to Nigeria, citing the contributions of prominent leaders from the state to national development.
Key points
- President Tinubu assures IDPs of return to ancestral homes in Plateau State.
- The administration to rebuild communities and strengthen security operations.
- Tinubu promises to support Plateau's economy through improved transportation and agricultural exports.
