By Stanley Helon
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed concern over rising ethnic fragmentation in the state, describing it as a major setback to development.
The Governor made this known at the ongoing Good Governance, Peace and Transformation Retreat taking place at the Carter Canion Conference and Retreat Centre in Lamingo, Jos.
The retreat comes amid persistent insecurity in Plateau State, prompting concerned stakeholders to seek lasting solutions.
The initiative, spearheaded by a group known as the 24 Elders, is aimed at addressing the state’s challenges through strategic dialogue and collective action.
Governor Mutfwang noted that despite the numerous issues confronting the state, ethnic divisions remain a critical obstacle to its progress.
He emphasized the need for unity, forgiveness, and the emergence of leaders with integrity, stressing that the lack of such individuals poses a challenge to his administration.
Chairman of the 24 Elders Forum and former Governor, Jonah Jang, also spoke at the event, calling for a redefinition of the state’s identity as it marks its jubilee anniversary.
He highlighted the importance of atonement and dialogue in tackling the recurring security challenges facing the state.
In a message of exhortation, Guest Speaker, Emmanuel Kure, said the country’s challenges go beyond governance, emphasizing the need for moral and personal transformation among citizens.
The three-day retreat has drawn participation from government appointees, local government chairmen, heads of boards and parastatals, as well as leaders of various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
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