President Bola Tinubu has moved to calm the lingering tensions in Plateau State by sending his special envoy, Dr. Abiodun Essiet, to meet with Christian and Fulani leaders.
The visit is part of a fresh push by the Presidency to rebuild trust and strengthen peace efforts across communities that have suffered years of hostility.
Essiet, who serves as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North Central zone, spent two days in the state holding talks with clerics, traditional rulers, youth groups, women leaders, and key stakeholders from conflict-prone areas.
Her mission focused on restoring dialogue and reinforcing structures that can prevent future clashes.
During the visit, she hosted a town-hall meeting in Jos that brought together delegates from all 17 local government areas.
The gathering discussed how to revive community-based peace systems and promote coexistence among Christian, Fulani, and other ethnic groups.
Essiet also met Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, the Regional Church Council Chairman in Barkin Ladi. Their conversation centred on the role of faith leaders in driving unity and rebuilding trust.
She later addressed widows affected by past violence, delivering President Tinubu’s message of reconciliation and support.
In a separate meeting, Essiet engaged Fulani leaders in Barkin Ladi, where both sides discussed long-term approaches to reducing tensions between herders and farming communities.
She stressed that inclusive dialogue remains a priority for the Federal Government.
A workshop was also held to outline a community peace model for all 17 LGAs. The framework aims to guide early responses to conflict and deepen cooperation among ethnic groups.
Later, Essiet held a closed-door session with Irigwe leaders, the Miyetti Allah group, and youth representatives from Bassa LGA.
The discussions focused on sustaining the planned 17-member peace committee tasked with promoting dialogue and reconciliation.
Essiet reaffirmed that President Tinubu is committed to peacebuilding in Plateau and the entire North Central region, adding that the community peace structure will serve as a long-term instrument for stability.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
