President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuban, Jos, while urging Plateau State leaders to commit to lasting peace and address the root causes of recurring violence. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga disclosed this following an interactive meeting with a 32-man delegation from Plateau State. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mohammed Dorro, announced the relief package. Tinubu directed stakeholders led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to review past government White Papers on security crises and implement workable recommendations. He also called for tolerance among residents, stressing that peace must be prioritised over ethnic, religious, or political divisions.
Key Points
- Victims of the March 29 attack receive direct financial relief from the federal government.
- Plateau leaders are now tasked with implementing long-delayed White Paper recommendations.
- The meeting marks the first time all former governors of Plateau gathered jointly.
- Traditional rulers and youth representatives are included in the peace process.
- The president calls for exposing individuals responsible for instigating violence.
Watch whether Plateau leaders implement the White Paper recommendations and if the N2bn relief reaches victims transparently.
Sources: Channels Television
