Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining the state as a place of refuge for law-abiding Nigerians displaced by insecurity in other parts of the country, particularly those fleeing the prolonged insurgency in the North-East, while pledging continued efforts to restore lasting peace across the state, the Middle Belt, and the broader nation.
The governor made the declaration during a church service at the Evangelical Church Winning All, Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, located opposite the Plateau State House of Assembly in Jos, expressing gratitude to the congregation for its support during the 2023 general election and assuring worshippers that his administration remained unwavering in its commitment to peaceful coexistence and citizen welfare.
“Let us thank God that some of our brethren who were displaced have begun returning home. I want to assure you that Plateau State will continue to serve as a refuge for those displaced, particularly from the North East. We pray for the restoration of peace across Plateau, the Middle Belt, and the entire nation,” he said.
The governor urged residents to embrace unity and celebrate one another’s achievements, cautioning against the divisive attitudes and resentments that undermined collective progress without producing any personal benefit to those who harboured them. While acknowledging that government could not address every individual need, he said his administration was firmly committed to addressing the shared aspirations of the people.
He paid special tribute to widows, praising their resilience in extraordinarily difficult circumstances and announcing plans for a major welfare intervention specifically targeting that group.
