The Plateau State Peace Committee has adopted the report of its sub-committee chaired by former Governor Joshua Dariye as a working document to guide the implementation of measures aimed at promoting lasting peace, security and development across the state.
The decision was taken during a meeting convened by Governor Caleb Mutfwang after the report was presented to members of the committee and other key stakeholders.
The peace committee was constituted following the Plateau State high-powered delegation’s engagement with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on April 27, 2026, as part of efforts to advance sustainable peace, security and reconciliation in the state.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, stakeholders unanimously adopted the report as the framework for implementing practical strategies to foster unity, reconciliation and development.
The committee commended Senator Dariye and members of the sub-committee for what it described as their diligence, patriotism and commitment in producing a comprehensive report that reflects the aspirations of the people and represents a significant milestone in Plateau’s ongoing peace-building efforts.
It also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to reviewing security-related policies and programmes introduced by previous administrations to identify viable policing initiatives that would promote inclusiveness and strengthen the implementation of the committee’s recommendations.
The Dariye-led sub-committee is expected to submit additional recommendations on issues requiring further attention or not fully addressed in the report.
On the issue of indigene-settler relations, the committee acknowledged the constitutional complexities surrounding the matter and stressed the need for sustained dialogue as the foundation for lasting harmony.
It consequently resolved that the government should immediately begin preparations for Plateau Resolve 2.0, a broad-based dialogue platform designed to promote reconciliation, strengthen social cohesion and deepen mutual understanding among communities.
The committee said the adoption of the report reflects the collective resolve of Plateau leaders and stakeholders to place the interest of the state above all other considerations and pursue lasting solutions through dialogue, justice, inclusiveness and collaborative governance.
The meeting was attended by former governors, the Chairman of the Plateau State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Emirs, leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), women and youth leaders, as well as representatives of civil society organisations.