President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to rebuild communities devastated by violent attacks in Plateau State and facilitate the return of residents forced to flee their homes.
The President said his administration would work towards restoring destroyed homes and properties, addressing security challenges and creating conditions for displaced families to return to their ancestral communities.
He made the commitment on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central presidential campaign rally held in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
Tinubu acknowledged the hardship suffered by residents of violence-hit communities, assuring them that the Federal Government would not abandon efforts to restore peace and normalcy across the affected areas.
He also appealed to Plateau residents to forgive him for failing to visit communities affected by previous attacks during an earlier trip to the state.
The President explained that his movements had been restricted to the airport during that visit, making it impossible for him to travel to the affected communities and personally assess the extent of the destruction.
However, he disclosed that he had received reports about the situation, including briefings from Governor Caleb Mutfwang, which provided information about the damage caused by the attacks.
Beyond the security concerns, Tinubu urged residents to embrace peaceful coexistence, stressing that ethnic, religious and cultural differences should not undermine their common identity as Nigerians.
He maintained that unity and mutual understanding were necessary to restore confidence among communities and support the rebuilding process.
The President further encouraged residents to support peace-building efforts, noting that lasting security would allow farming, businesses and other economic activities to recover.
Plateau State has continued to face security challenges, with repeated attacks on communities resulting in fatalities, destruction of property and the displacement of residents.
The rally was part of the APC’s political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, attracting party leaders, supporters and stakeholders from across the North-Central region.