Governors visit Plateau, urge dialogue to resolve crisis
By Dele Moses, Ilorin
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for the resolution of the violence in Plateau State through dialogue, fair negotiations and mutual respect.
The NGF made the call when a delegate led by the forum’s chairman, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, paid a condolence visit to the state.
A statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, the media aide to Governor Abdulrazaq, said the delegation which also included Governors of Borno, Bauchi, Benue, Oyo, and Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State was received by the Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
It said that Governor Abdulrazaq, while commiserating with the families of the victims, also commended the interventions of the security agencies which prevented further escalations.
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The statement quoted Abdulrazaq as saying: “On behalf of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the people of our states, I bring you sincere words of condolences on the unfortunate events in which many of our compatriots have lost their lives.
“We call on leaders and influencers across all communities and sectors in Plateau to join His Excellency in the task of uniting the people and restoring sustainable peace. Leaders, including youth leaders, should come together to speak strongly against violence of any kind. We urge that we resolve our differences through dialogue, fair negotiations, mutual respect, and perspective taking.
“Sustainable development can be a mirage in an atmosphere of tension and violence. Plateau is full of potential especially in agriculture and tourism. But these potentials could be affected negatively if we allow violence or threats of it to define how people see our communities.
“We commend His Excellency the Governor for his leadership at this critical moment. Our visit is to express our solidarity with His Excellency and the government and good people of Plateau State. We pray to God Almighty to repose the souls of the victims and restore peace to our communities.”
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