President Muhammadu Buhari has advocated for sustainable dialogue to achieve peace in Plateau, following recent attacks in the state. He made the call in an interactive session with stakeholders in the state on Monday at Government House, Jos, Plateau state
It was reported that the Nigerian Inter-religious Council, NIREC and members of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF also attended the meeting aimed at seeking lasting solutions to the insecurity in the state.
Buahri who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, noted that to attain the process of peace, the strategy must be inclusive, diverse and transparent and sustained.
He however stressed the importance of the critical role of traditional, religious and community leaders in galvanising peace, and applauded Governor Simon Lalong for establishing the inter-religious council in the state.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF Kayode Fayemi, sympathized with Governor Lalong over the recent attacks, urging him not to be distracted in the pursuit of peace and mutual understanding among groups in the state .
In their remarks, the Co-Chairmen of NIREC, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Reverend Olasupo Olakunle called for mutual understanding and religious tolerance amongst the two major religions in Nigeria.
