President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦2 billion in relief assistance for victims of the recent deadly attack in Plateau State, while calling on leaders to take decisive steps toward achieving lasting peace.
The announcement was made during a meeting at the State House in Abuja, where the President received a 32-member delegation of Plateau stakeholders led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
The intervention fund is intended to support victims of the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, located within Jos North Local Government Area, where several lives were lost and many residents displaced.
During the engagement, Tinubu urged political, traditional, and community leaders to return to their constituencies with a renewed commitment to peace.
He stressed the importance of addressing underlying causes of the recurring violence, including ethnic and religious tensions.
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The president called for unity, tolerance, and concrete action, directing stakeholders to revisit previous recommendations and develop practical solutions to break the cycle of conflict.
Participants at the meeting including former governors, traditional rulers, and youth representatives also pledged to work together to promote peace and stability across the state.
Tinubu reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to restoring peace, supporting affected communities, and preventing further violence in the region.
