Tinubu promises to rebuild displaced Plateau communities, deploy forest guards for security
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to rebuild communities affected by years of violence in Plateau State and facilitate the return of displaced residents to their homes.
The President gave the assurance on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central mega rally in Jos, where he also announced that 12,000 forest guards were undergoing training as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country.Access Services
Tinubu said his administration was determined to restore peace and stability in Plateau, acknowledging the loss of lives, destruction of homes and displacement of communities resulting from recurring violence.
“Since 2001, crisis attacks have inflicted deep wounds on Plateau. Too many lives have been lost, homes destroyed, communities displaced,” he said.
He expressed sympathy with families who had lost loved ones and those forced to abandon their homes, promising that the Federal Government would work with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other leaders to rebuild affected communities.
“I assure those displaced that we will rebuild your communities. We will bring you back to your communities,” the President said.
Tinubu disclosed that he had directed security agencies to take decisive action to sustain peace, adding that the government was strengthening security deployment, coordination and rapid response.Follow Politics
“12,000 forest guards are undergoing training right now. You will feel them, you will see them. You will feel secure in your villages and communities,” he said.
He also disclosed that surveillance cameras had been procured to strengthen early detection and warning systems for security operations.
The President commended Governor Mutfwang and other political leaders for working towards peace and stability in the state, urging residents to embrace unity and put aside their differences.
He said peaceful coexistence was essential for development, stressing that people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds could live together and contribute to the progress of Plateau and Nigeria.Buy Maps
On economic development, Tinubu announced plans to work with the state government to convert Plateau’s airport into a cargo airport.
According to him, the proposed facility would enable farmers to export agricultural produce, including vegetables and potatoes, directly to international markets.
He said the initiative would improve economic activities, create opportunities and strengthen the state’s agricultural and mining sectors.
Addressing supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections, Tinubu urged residents to obtain and use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to support the APC.Follow Politics
He called for peaceful participation in the electoral process and warned against political violence and provocation.
The rally attracted APC leaders, governors, government officials and supporters from across the North-Central region as the party intensifies its activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
