Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has revealed plans by his administration to pursue the relocation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes.
Speaking yesterday at the official launching of the distribution of relief materials to those residing in the IDP camp in Nding, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of the state, the governor urged the IDPs to remain resilient, rely on divine protection, and assured them of continued government support to address their challenges.
“As a government, we are committed to ensuring the resettlement of our people to their ancestral homes. Plateau residents are industrious and self-reliant; they prefer earning their livelihoods rather than depending on handouts. This is the direction we will take as a government, he said.
Governor Mutfwang further directed the extension of Christmas rice distribution to individuals in IDP camps, ensuring that they should celebrate the season despite their circumstances.
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He called on the people of the state to unite and share with those in need during this festive period and expressed gratitude to Dr. Richard Ikiebe and his family for sourcing the relief materials.
He commended their selfless service and intervention in highlighting the true narrative of the conflicts in Plateau, Benue and Taraba states globally.
In his remarks, Dr. Ikiebe said his team had visited displaced communities in the state where destroyed houses and places of worship have been deserted.
Dr. Ikiebe expressed gratitude to Governor Mutfwang for standing by the Plateau people during challenging times and pledged their unwavering support towards addressing the plights of the IDPs. Items donated to the IDPs include rice, salt, maggi seasoning, cooking oil, which were handed over to households comprising orphans, widows, and elderly individuals affected by decades of conflicts that claimed lives and properties.
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