‎From Yakubu Wuyep, Jos

‎The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to restore lasting peace, strengthen unity, and accelerate development through inclusive dialogue, and strategic collaboration with the Federal Government.

‎The governor made the declaration while receiving the report of the strategic committee chaired by former Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye.

‎ The committee was constituted, following the state’s high-level engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

‎The committee was tasked with harmonising issues raised during the meeting with the President, identifying priority areas requiring Federal Government intervention and proposing practical solutions to address Plateau’s security, peace and development challenges.

‎Receiving the report at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, Mutfwang described the document as a strategic blueprint that would guide future government actions on peace-building, security and socio-economic recovery.

‎According to him, Tinubu demonstrated genuine concern over the security situation in Plateau and directed the state government to intensify efforts aimed at achieving enduring peace across all communities.

‎The governor explained that the committee was also established to provide clarity, following what he described as widespread misconceptions surrounding the state’s engagement with the Presidency.

‎Mutfwang stressed that his administration would present the report before a broader stakeholders’ assembly to ensure that all ethnic, religious and community interests contribute meaningfully to the peace process.

‎He commended traditional rulers, religious leaders, political stakeholders and community representatives for sustaining dialogue despite longstanding tensions, insisting that Plateau’s challenges require continuous engagement rather than temporary interventions.

‎Earlier, committee chairman, Senator Joshua Dariye, said the assignment focused on safeguarding lives, rebuilding trust and laying a sustainable foundation for peace across the state.

‎He disclosed that the committee submitted a comprehensive two-volume report containing detailed analyses, implementation strategies and practical recommendations for government action.

‎Dariye noted that Plateau’s security challenges are complex, historical and multidimensional, warning that no single factor could explain the recurring crises.

‎He observed that previous peace initiatives had largely suffered from weak implementation, inadequate institutional support and poor accountability.

‎The committee therefore recommended a holistic recovery framework that includes community protection, support for internally displaced persons, reconstruction of affected communities, youth and women empowerment, trauma healing, interfaith collaboration, traditional conflict resolution, education and livelihood restoration.

‎It also urged the state government to strengthen strategic communication to counter negative narratives and project Plateau as a peaceful destination for investment, tourism and economic growth.

‎The report is expected to serve as a major policy framework for Mutfwang’s peace agenda while strengthening collaboration between Plateau State and the Federal Government.