During a dialogue on Peace and Security in Nigeria hosted at the United States Institute of Peace, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State emphasized the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between the United States and Nigeria to address the prevailing security challenges in certain regions of the country.
Governor Mutfwang, who was part of a delegation of Nigerian Governors to the US, highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts in tackling insecurity. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership in addressing security issues inherited by his administration, urging Nigerians and security agencies to intensify their efforts in fulfilling their constitutional duties.
The dialogue, themed “Drivers of Insecurity and Opportunities for Stabilization,” aimed at enhancing understanding of the security landscape, including its socio-economic aspects, and identifying immediate opportunities for stabilizing the situation.
Expressing appreciation for US support, particularly from the United States Institute of Peace, Governor Mutfwang noted the importance of interventions focused on enhancing the capacity of peace actors through initiatives like the Nigerian Network of Facilitators. He expressed confidence that the insights gained from such efforts would contribute significantly to addressing decades-long security challenges, particularly in Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole.
The Vice President of the Africa Centre at the US Institute of Peace commended the attending Nigerian Governors for their participation and encouraged them to apply the knowledge gained from the dialogue in their respective states.
Among the governors present at the dialogue were Uba Sani (Kaduna), Alhaji Abba Yusuf (Kano), Alhaji Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Alhaji Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Alhaji Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Mohammed Bago (Niger), and the deputy governor of Sokoto State.