President Bola Tinubu has vowed to rebuild communities ravaged by age-long sectarian strife in Plateau State, Nigeria. Speaking at the North Central mega rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu assured that his administration would work with the Plateau State Government and community leaders to facilitate the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The rebuilding of ravaged communities aims to restore confidence and ensure the return of displaced persons to their ancestral homes.
Tinubu's administration has taken steps to enhance security in the region. A total of 1,000 forest guards have been recruited and are currently undergoing training. Additionally, surveillance cameras have been procured to provide all-round surveillance and strengthen early detection and early warning security operations. The president emphasized that his administration is committed to addressing the plight of IDPs and restoring lasting peace to the state.
The president reiterated his commitment to strengthening security operations and restoring peace to Plateau State. He directed all security agencies to take decisive action, emphasizing that stability and prosperity, not crises, are the desired outcomes. Tinubu's administration is reinforcing security deployment and strengthening coordination among security agencies to improve rapid response to security threats.
Tinubu commended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, for his contributions to supporting vulnerable Nigerians and displaced persons. He also called on residents to embrace peaceful coexistence, emphasizing that unity, fairness, and mutual respect are necessary for the future of Plateau State. The president urged residents to support his administration's efforts to rebuild and restore peace in the region.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who spoke at the occasion, praised President Tinubu for taking courageous economic decisions that saved Nigeria from economic collapse. Shettima described Tinubu as a transformational leader who has put the economy on a sound footing, with foreign reserves currently hovering around $60 billion. He urged the people to support Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang in the 2027 elections.
The National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, declared that Plateau leaders are solidly behind Tinubu, describing him as a promise keeper who has fulfilled key commitments to the state. Yilwatda recalled that Tinubu had promised and delivered on road infrastructure, military formations, security command centers, and other interventions in Plateau State. He expressed confidence that the state would deliver massive votes for the APC in the 2027 elections.
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, commended President Tinubu for his administration's policies, which have gradually moved Nigeria towards recovery from an intensive care unit state. Mutfwang disclosed that students in tertiary institutions in Plateau have benefited from over N11 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) program. He also revealed that his administration has established an employment hub expected to provide jobs for 2,000 young people and a technology hub designed to support security operations.
Key points
- President Tinubu has pledged to rebuild communities affected by sectarian strife in Plateau State, Nigeria.
- The president has taken steps to enhance security in the region, including recruiting 1,000 forest guards and procuring surveillance cameras.
- The rebuilding of ravaged communities aims to restore confidence and ensure the return of displaced persons to their ancestral homes.
