Tinubu Assures Plateau IDPs of Safe Return, Promises to Rebuild Attacked Communities
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS
President Bola Tinubu has assured internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Plateau State that his administration will rebuild communities devastated by attacks and ensure their safe return to their ancestral homes.
Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday at the APC North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally held at Zaria Road Stadium, Jos, where he also pledged to strengthen security operations across Plateau State and other parts of the country.
The President said he had received a briefing from Governor Caleb Mutfwang and was encouraged by the renewed hope among residents. He assured displaced families that the Federal Government would work closely with the state government, traditional rulers and community leaders to restore affected communities and facilitate their resettlement.
“I assure those displaced that we will rebuild your communities and bring you back home. I have directed all security agencies to take decisive action. What we should be getting is stability and prosperity, not crisis,” Tinubu said.
He disclosed that security deployment and coordination among security agencies were being strengthened to ensure faster responses to threats. He also revealed that 1,000 forest guards were undergoing training, while surveillance cameras had been procured to improve intelligence gathering, early detection and security monitoring across vulnerable communities.
Tinubu further promised to address the economic challenges facing Plateau State through improved transportation and agricultural export opportunities. He announced plans to convert the state’s airport into a cargo airport, which would enable farmers to export agricultural produce, including vegetables and potatoes, directly to international markets.
The President also appealed to residents to embrace peaceful coexistence, unity and mutual respect, stressing that the future of Plateau depended on the ability of its people to live and work together. He commended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, for his efforts in identifying and supporting vulnerable Nigerians and displaced families.
Earlier, Vice-President Kashim Shettima praised Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing his decisions as courageous and instrumental in preventing the country from sliding into economic collapse. He also commended the President for accepting responsibility for the nation’s economic challenges rather than shifting the blame to his predecessor.
Shettima described Plateau as a state of immense national importance, recalling its contributions to Nigeria’s political and leadership development. He urged residents to support Tinubu and Governor Mutfwang in the 2027 elections, declaring that previous political divisions among APC leaders in the state had been resolved.
Tinubu also encouraged eligible residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and participate actively in the forthcoming elections, assuring them that the 2027 electoral process would be peaceful.
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