The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang, has pledged to forward the land administration committee reports to the Presidency to secure necessary support.
He assured the people of the state that the issue will be treated seriously and that justice will prevail.
In a detailed message on his X handle, Gov. Muftwang relayed his commitment to taking decisive action: “Today, I received the reports from the committees on resettlement and land administration, two critical milestones in our mission to rebuild Plateau State.”
He said the Resettlement Committee, led by Air Commodore Christopher Pam (rtd) has outlined a clear plan for the safe and phased return of displaced persons to their ancestral homes.
He thanked members of the committees for their bravery in navigating volatile areas.
“Their reports confirm what we have long suspected; many of our communities were forcefully taken.
“We are now beginning the journey home with a focus on security, reconstruction, and dignity.
“I plan to present this report to President Tinubu and seek urgent federal support. Plateau deserves peace,” the governor said.
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He further stated that the Land Administration Committee, chaired by Isaac Dimka revealed alarming levels of corruption within the state’s land administration sector.
“Billions of naira have been lost due to fraudulent sales, missing records, and deliberately withheld documents.
“This practice must cease. We are recovering misappropriated assets and encouraging whistleblowers to come forward
“Let me be clear, illegal developments will no longer be tolerated. We are digitising land records and upgrading our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to make property documentation accessible and secure.
“The Anti-Land Grabbing Law will be enforced, ensuring that every piece of land in Plateau is protected by law.
“These reports will not collect dust. We will take action because Plateau is ours to restore, not to destroy,” Gov. Muftwang added.
