Mutfwang Calls for National Unity Against Insecurity as Senate Security Committee Holds North-Central Hearing in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called for united action to tackle insecurity across Nigeria as he addressed the North-Central Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the National Security Summit, held on Thursday in Jos.
Represented by his deputy, Josephine Piyo, the Governor described the hearing as “timely and necessary,” coming at a period when the country continues to battle insurgency, terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes. He lamented that Plateau State—once known as the Home of Peace and Tourism—has suffered enormous losses due to years of conflict.
According to him, “Over 400 communities have been attacked and nearly 12,000 lives lost between 2001 and 2025.”
Governor Mutfwang warned that several of the attacks were part of coordinated efforts aimed at territorial, political, and economic domination, including land grabbing and illegal mining linked to criminal networks. He said these challenges require “decisive, collaborative, and multidimensional solutions.”
He commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio and members of the committee for selecting Jos as the venue for the North-Central hearing, describing the choice as symbolic of the urgency to restore peace in the state and region.
The Governor urged all stakeholders to offer sincere, solution-driven contributions, stressing that “this is not the time for blame, but for unity in confronting insecurity and rebuilding Plateau and Nigeria.”
Earlier in his remarks, Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee and leader of the delegation, Senator Abba Moro, said the hearing aligns with the legislative agenda of the 10th Senate, which promotes inclusiveness and collective decision-making for national stability.
Senator Moro noted that insecurity across the country—ranging from insurgency and banditry to farmer–herder clashes and kidnapping—demands broad consultation and community-based responses.
He explained that the summit is designed to harvest expert opinions, grassroots insights, and lived experiences that will shape legislative reforms and strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
Highlighting the root causes of insecurity, the senator listed economic hardship, porous borders, arms proliferation, youth unemployment, and unresolved grievances as major drivers. He urged participants to present “concise, actionable, and realistic recommendations.”
The committee commended the Plateau State Government for ongoing efforts to restore peace and encouraged sustained collaboration among communities, security agencies, and all levels of government.
The public hearing continued with presentations from stakeholders drawn from across the North Central region.
