Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman and Governor of Kwara State Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Thursday led a delegation of the Forum to commiserate with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and people of Plateau over the recent attacks and killing of over 100 persons in some communities of Bokkos, Bassa and Riyom Local Government of the state
While commiserating with the families of the victims, he also commended the interventions of the security agencies, which prevented further escalations.
The NGF delegation was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the New Government House Little Rayfield Jos on Thursday.
Abdulrazaq while speaking during the visit said, “On behalf of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the people of our states, I bring you sincere words of condolences on the unfortunate events in which many of our compatriots have lost their lives.
“We call on leaders and influencers across all communities and sectors in Plateau to join His Excellency in the task of uniting the people and restoring sustainable peace.
“Leaders, including youth leaders, should come together to speak strongly against violence of any kind. We urge that we resolve our differences through dialogue, fair negotiations, mutual respect, and perspective taking.
“Sustainable development can be a mirage in an atmosphere of tension and violence. Plateau is full of potentials especially in agriculture and tourism. But these potentials could be affected negatively if we allow violence or threats of it to define how people see our communities.
“We commend His Excellency the Governor of Plateau State Barr. Caleb Mutfwang for his leadership at this critical moment. Our visit is to express our solidarity with Governor Mutfwang and the government and good people of Plateau State. We pray to God Almighty to repose the souls of the victims and restore peace to our communities.”
Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang while responding on the his colleagues visit expressed gratitude for the show of solidarity.
He called for collective action to address the growing insecurity in the country, emphasizing that the problem transcends regional boundaries and requires a national solution.
Governor Mutfwang stressed that insecurity is not unique to Plateau State but a national issue that demands a unified response.
He pointed out the need to address the porousness of Nigeria’s borders, which allows criminal elements to enter the country unchecked and exacerbate existing security challenges.
The governor emphasized the importance of unity among Nigerians, transcending faith and ethnic divides, to effectively tackle insecurity.
Mutfwang however urged Nigerians to work together to reclaim their country from criminal elements.
He encouraged citizens to provide information on fault lines that need to be addressed and pledged to do his best to address them.
Governor Mutfwang also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making Plateau State a hub for peace and tourism.
