The Plateau State Peace Committee has adopted the Joshua Dariye-led report and resolved to launch Plateau Resolve 2.0 to strengthen peace, reconciliation and inclusive governance.
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The Plateau State Peace Committee has formally adopted the report of a sub-committee chaired by former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Chibi Dariye, marking another significant step in the state's efforts to achieve lasting peace, reconciliation and sustainable development.
The report was adopted during a meeting of the larger Peace Committee constituted by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang following the high-powered Plateau State delegation's engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on April 27, 2026.
Stakeholders unanimously endorsed the document as the working framework for implementing practical measures aimed at addressing longstanding security challenges, strengthening social cohesion and promoting inclusive governance across Plateau State.
Members of the committee commended Senator Dariye and his team for producing what they described as a comprehensive report that reflects the aspirations of the people of Plateau State.
According to the committee, the report represents a major milestone in the state's ongoing peace-building process and provides practical recommendations to guide future government interventions.
The Plateau State Government also reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing previous peace initiatives implemented by successive administrations to identify effective policing and conflict-resolution strategies that can strengthen the final implementation framework.
Officials said the review would ensure that successful policies are retained while new recommendations are incorporated to improve long-term outcomes.
One of the key resolutions reached during the meeting was the decision to commence preparations for Plateau Resolve 2.0, a broad-based dialogue platform expected to bring together diverse communities across the state.
The initiative is designed to foster reconciliation, strengthen social cohesion and encourage mutual understanding among Plateau's ethnic, religious and cultural groups.
The committee also acknowledged that the sensitive issue of indigene-settler relations remains a constitutional matter requiring continuous dialogue and consensus-building rather than short-term political solutions.
Members agreed that inclusive engagement would remain essential to achieving enduring peace throughout the state.
The committee stated that the Joshua Dariye-led sub-committee would submit additional recommendations covering areas requiring further attention or issues not fully captured in the initial report.
Plateau State Government also pledged to implement the recommendations in collaboration with traditional rulers, religious institutions, civil society organisations, security agencies, development partners and community leaders.
Officials said sustainable peace can only be achieved through collective responsibility, justice, dialogue and inclusive governance involving all stakeholders.
The meeting was attended by former governors, senior political leaders, members of the Plateau State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Emirs, leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), women and youth groups, as well as representatives of civil society organisations.
The broad participation reflected what stakeholders described as a shared commitment to placing the interests of Plateau State above political and sectional considerations.
While implementation timelines have yet to be announced, the adoption of the report signals the government's intention to move from consultations to concrete action aimed at restoring confidence and preventing future conflicts.
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