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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦2 billion in relief assistance for victims of the March 29, 2026, attack in Angwa Rukuban, Jos.
This was revealed in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The spokesperson said Tinubu urged Plateau State‘s leaders to commit to enduring peace and tackle the underlying causes of recurring violence in the state.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Plateau’s leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace, recognising the need for collective action to end persistent conflicts in the state.
During the session, which lasted about three hours, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mohammed Dorro, disclosed that Tinubu had approved the ₦2 billion relief package for victims of the Angwa Rukuban attack.
According to Onanuga, the President directed stakeholders, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, to return home with open minds and prioritise peacebuilding by reviewing previous government White Papers on security crises and implementing practical recommendations.
“As leaders, you must go back home, summon a leadership meeting among yourselves, take the gazette, review the previous recommendations and agree to implement the White Paper,” the President said.
He urged them to identify unresolved issues and present workable solutions for federal consideration.
Tinubu also called for tolerance among residents, stressing that peace must take precedence over ethnic, religious, or political differences.
“Let us first of all accept one resolution – tolerance for every inhabitant… If people are being recruited to provoke anger, conflict and killings, it is you, the leaders, that should first of all examine yourselves,” he said.
He stressed that Plateau State, historically known for peaceful coexistence, must reclaim that identity through deliberate leadership.
“No protocols, no hinderances, we are here to speak our minds and find a permanent solution to a recurring conflict and chaos. Everybody here is seeking peace. How do we chart our path to that peace?” he added.
The President also cautioned against allowing divisive elements to destabilise communities, urging leaders to promote justice, fairness, and inclusion while ensuring all residents feel a sense of belonging.
He further instructed the state government to identify and expose those responsible for inciting violence so they can be brought to justice.
In response, Mutfwang expressed appreciation to the President for his continued support and commitment to peace in Plateau State.
He noted that the meeting marked the first time all former governors of the state had gathered, describing it as a sign of renewed unity and shared determination.
“Our coming here today shows that there is a renewed spirit on the plateau; that we want to be together,” the governor said.
He pledged that leaders would build on the momentum to strengthen unity and tackle poverty by turning conflict into opportunities for development.
“We are determined more than ever to close all our gaps, ensure that we rise above all the divides of religion and ethnicity, and build a state we can all be proud of,” he said.
“Having gathered this momentum, we want to assure you, by God’s grace, that we will build on it to tell a better story in the years to come.”
He also assured the President of the state’s support for national development efforts.
