Okwuta Audu Jos.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state on Thursday received in audience President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Bishop Wale Oke and the leadership of Northern Senators Forum over the Christmas Eve attacks and killings of natives of Bokkos and Barkinladi LGAs of his state which the visitors described as callous, inhuman and barbaric.
Mutfwang told his visitors that the church leaders and Northern Senators have a role to play in promoting Peace, seek religious harmony and come to the aid of displaced person’s in Plateau state .
Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, highlighted the pivotal role of the Church in fostering peace and harmonious coexistence in Nigeria.
He stressed on the need for collaborative efforts among religious groups to address the prevalent security challenges affecting Plateau and parts of the Middle Belt.
Governor Mutfwang made these remarks on Thursday during a condolence visit at New Government House Little Rayfield, Jos, where he received Bishop Francis Wale-Oke, the President/ Northern Senators Forum Leadership On Solidarity visit Over Attacks And Recent Killings In Plateau.
He expressed his gratitude to the PFN’s leadership visit, and acknowledged its potential to boost the morale for bereaved families and inspire further government action to address the ongoing unrest.
Mutfwang said he entered politics to contribute to Plateau State’s development and
urged religious leaders, including the PFN, to support his efforts in making the state a source of national pride.
He strongly condemned the recent killings in his state and reaffirmed his commitment to employing legal measures to secure both the people and borders of Plateau State.
Earlier the PFN President Bishop Francis Wale-Oke condemned the recent spate of attacks in the state, describing them as senseless and barbaric.
He called on the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the recurring security challenges in Plateau State, and declared the PFN’s solidarity with the affected people.
Same day, Governor Mutfwang also welcomed the Northern Senator’s Forum, led by their Chairman, Senator Abdul Ningi.
The governor appealed to the Federal Government for increased support for victims of the attacks, urging additional funds in the 2024 budget for the resettlement of displaced persons.
He expressed gratitude for the visit and thanked President Bola Tinubu for sending a delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, saying this is a demonstration of the political will to combat coordinated violence in Plateau.
He also emphasized on the need for federal support to address the humanitarian crisis resulting from the attacks.
On his part,Senator Abdul Ningi, representing the Northern Senator’s Forum, expressed deep sorrow over the Christmas eve attacks in Plateau State and decried the general insecurity in the northern region…
He called for unity and tolerance among the people to effectively address the ongoing challenges.
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