Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mufwang, has said the state has the potential to be a major player in the agricultural sector if the people are secured.
He, therefore, called on the federal government to support his administration’s efforts in revitalizing agriculture and restoring the lost glory of education which, he said, had been affected by security challenges.
The governor made the call during the annual Rigwe cultural festival (Otu Rigwe) at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos.
The governor, represented by Hon. Dr Timothy Golu, Adviser on Strategic Communication, urged the federal government to expedite the rebuilding of ravaged Plateau villages, allowing internally displaced persons to return to their homes and resume farming.
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The governor also encouraged the people to maintain their cultural heritage, saying, “The conviviality of the cultural festival is not unconnected with the Rigwe people’s commitment to showcasing and preserving their tradition, arts and identity by fostering community cohesion.”
In his remarks, Professor Inuwa Musa Fodio, Vice-Chancellor of ANAN University Kwall, emphasised the national benefits of unity in diversity, noting that the peaceful disposition of the Irigwe people, fostered by their rich culture and traditions, has attracted support and partnership from the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) over the years.
Earlier, Rev Daniel Gya, President of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA), revealed that although violence in the area has reduced, attacks were still taking place and urged stakeholders to work towards ending the lingering crisis in their communities.
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