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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Plateau State that his administration will work towards rebuilding communities devastated by years of violent attacks and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents to their ancestral homes.

The President gave the assurance on Saturday, November 14, 2026, while addressing supporters and party faithful at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally held at the Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, Plateau State.

Tinubu acknowledged the devastating impact of recurring security challenges in Plateau State, particularly the loss of lives, destruction of properties and displacement of residents from their ancestral communities.

Reflecting on the state’s history of insecurity, which he said had inflicted deep wounds on communities since 2001, the President expressed sympathy with families who had lost loved ones, survivors of attacks and residents who were still unable to return to their homes.

He assured affected communities that the Federal Government would collaborate with the Plateau State Government, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to rebuild destroyed settlements and create the necessary conditions for displaced families to return home.

“Since 2001, crisis attacks have inflicted deep wounds on Plateau. Too many lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and communities displaced.

“I assure those displaced that we will rebuild your communities. We will rebuild your communities, and we will bring you back to your communities,” the President stated.

Tinubu Announces Fresh Security Measures for Plateau

As part of efforts to address insecurity and prevent further attacks, President Tinubu disclosed that his administration was strengthening security operations across Plateau State through improved deployment of security personnel, better coordination among security agencies and enhanced rapid-response mechanisms.

He revealed that 1,000 forest guards recruited by the Federal Government were currently undergoing training and would be deployed to strengthen security in vulnerable communities.

According to the President, the forest guards would help improve security surveillance and protect rural communities against criminal activities.

Tinubu also disclosed that surveillance cameras promised to Plateau State had been procured and would be deployed to strengthen early-warning systems, improve monitoring and support security operations.

He maintained that his administration had directed security agencies to take decisive action to sustain peace and stability across the state.

President Seeks Unity and Peaceful Coexistence

The President also called on residents of Plateau State to embrace unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, stressing that differences in language, ethnicity, religion and cultural backgrounds should not become reasons for division or hostility.

He urged communities to put aside their differences and work together towards building a peaceful and prosperous Plateau State.

According to him, meaningful development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of persistent violence and insecurity.

“Our government is not elected to inflict wounds on one another or to bury people. We have to lift people from penury to prosperity,” he said.

He further commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his efforts towards promoting peace and stability in the state, expressing optimism that collaboration between the Federal and State Governments would help restore normalcy to affected communities.

Governor Mutfwang Seeks Federal Government Support for IDPs

Earlier, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, appealed to President Tinubu to provide additional Federal Government support to facilitate the resettlement of internally displaced persons across the state.

The governor disclosed that his administration was making efforts to address insecurity and restore confidence among residents, noting that the state had recorded encouraging progress in tackling security challenges over the preceding three months.

He attributed some of the progress to improved collaboration between the Plateau State Government and federal security agencies.

Mutfwang also indicated that his administration would present a comprehensive intervention plan to the Federal Government to support the return of displaced residents to their ancestral communities.

Beyond the IDP resettlement challenge, the governor appealed for Federal Government assistance towards completing the Zaria Road Stadium project, which he noted had remained unfinished for about four decades.

He explained that completing and upgrading the facility to international standards would provide Plateau State with a major sporting and recreational centre.

Federal Government Highlights Development Interventions in Plateau

The rally also provided an opportunity for the Federal Government to highlight some of its interventions in Plateau State.

Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that students in tertiary institutions across the state had benefited from approximately ₦11.34 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) programme.

He also urged residents to support the administration’s development agenda and maintain confidence in its efforts to improve the country’s economy.

President Tinubu further highlighted the importance of developing Plateau State’s agricultural and mining sectors, noting that collaboration with the state government would help unlock the state’s economic potential.

Infrastructure development, improved security and economic opportunities were also among the issues discussed during the rally.

Hope for Displaced Families

For thousands of residents who have been forced to abandon their homes, farmlands, businesses and ancestral communities because of insecurity, the President’s assurance represents an important commitment towards eventual recovery and resettlement.

However, the success of the proposed reconstruction programme will depend on sustained security operations, adequate funding, rehabilitation of destroyed infrastructure and the provision of essential services to affected communities.

For many displaced families, returning home means more than rebuilding houses. It also means restoring livelihoods, reopening schools, returning to their farmlands and rebuilding communities where generations have lived.

President Tinubu’s latest assurance has therefore renewed expectations among affected residents that concrete steps will be taken to end their prolonged displacement and restore lasting peace across Plateau State.