Mutfwang restates commitment to peace, development in Plateau

Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering peace, unity, and development.

He stated this yesterday while hosting the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) at the Old Government House, Rayfield, in Jos.

Represented by his deputy, Hon. Josephine Piyo, he emphasised the administration’s strong political resolve to ensure peace and development for the people’s betterment.

Mutfwang emphasised that peace goes beyond the absence of conflict; it encompasses harmony, cooperation, and mutual respect among individuals and communities.

He stressed that people can live and work together in unity in a peaceful state.

The Governor encouraged citizens to consider peace as a fundamental value crucial for societal progress and prosperity, urging them to uphold the principles of peace in their interactions and communities and remain hopeful for a better state, future, and more progress.

Mutfwang commended the IPCR for its commitment to engaging diverse stakeholders, pooling resources, and leveraging collective strengths in the state’s mission to promote lasting peace and sustainable development.

Earlier, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, Director General of IPCR, leading the delegation, praised the State Government for its efforts in sustaining peace, acknowledging the government’s unwavering political will for development and human capacity building even in times of crisis.

Ochogwu also recognised the state for being among the first to establish the Peace Building Agency following national-level recommendations.

He emphasised that peace requires constant nurturing, vigilance and active participation, calling for citizens to reject division and hatred and instead embrace tolerance, empathy and compassion.