Plateau Killings:Governors’ Forum Condole with Gov. Mutfwang, Citizens
Plateau Killings:Governors’ Forum Condole with Gov. Mutfwang, Citizens
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum(NGF) has commiserated with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and people of Plateau on the recent attacks and killing of over 100 persons in some communities of Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas of the state.
Chairman of the Forum and Govenor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak led a delegation of the Forum to deliver the condolence message to Governor Mutfwang in Jos.
While commiserating with the families of the victims, Abdulrazak 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.
Chairman of the Forum
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 while urging Nigerians to work together to reclaim their country from criminal elements, encouraged citizens to provide information on fault lines that need to be addressed and pledged to do his best to address them.
Our correspondent reports that
Governors Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, of Kwara state who is the chairman of the forum, Borno state, Babagana Zulum and Sheyi Abiodun Makinde of Oyo state were present.
Others are Benue state governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, Bauchi, Bala Mohammed and the deputy governor of Nasarawa state Dr Emmanuel Akabe.
