Plateau state government has inaugurated a high-powered sub-committee to harmonise issues raised during the recent interaction between state stakeholders and President Bola Tinubu over ongoing killings and insecurity in the state.
The state commissioner for information, Joyce Ramnap, who made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday, said Governor Caleb Mutfwang inaugurated the panel on Tuesday, at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
Our correspondent reports that in late April 2026, Tinubu held a multi-hour meeting with Plateau stakeholders at the State House, Abuja, where he demanded an end to the nearly 30-year cycle of violence in the state.
The president also approved ₦2 billion in relief for victims of the March 29, 2026, Angwan Rukuba attack, directed leaders to implement past security report recommendations, and emphasised the need for state police and strict security enforcement.
In the Wednesday statement, the government said the panel is tasked with articulating a coordinated framework for future engagements with the presidency and other federal institutions in the interest of the state.
According to the statement, the initiative seeks to ensure Plateau’s priorities, particularly on security and development, are clearly presented in subsequent discussions with the federal government.
Former Governor Joshua Dariye will chair the 10-member committee.
Other members include former Minister Pauline Tallen, Sheikh Ghazali Adam, Bishop Jwan Zumbes, Hon. Sani Muazu, Rev. Gideon Para-Mallam, Hon. Sani Maigoro, Barr. Panmak Lere, Mrs Esther Gonda, and Dr Sumaya Hamza. Dr Julie Sanda and Dr Joseph Lenmang will serve as secretaries to the committee, the statement said.
The statement quoted Mutfwang as directing the panel to “harmonise issues and concerns raised during the interaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to develop a comprehensive agenda for future discussions and engagements with the Presidency and relevant Federal Government agencies.”
It added, “The committee’s terms of reference include identifying priority areas requiring federal intervention, recommending strategic measures to promote peace, unity, security, social cohesion, and sustainable development, and liaising with stakeholders for inclusive consultations.
“It is expected to submit a detailed report and recommendations to the government within seven days of inauguration.”
The state government expressed confidence in the “capacity, experience, and commitment” of the members and urged them to carry out the assignment diligently.
The move, the government said, “further buttresses the commitment of the Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang administration to fostering constructive engagement with the Federal Government toward addressing critical developmental and security concerns affecting Plateau State.”
