Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has described traditional rulers as pillars of community cohesion, peace and harmoniou living in the society.
Governor Mutfwang made the remark on Wednesday while playing host to the State Council of Chiefs and Emirs at the New Government House Little Rayfield, Jos.
He expressed the commitment of his administration to collaborating with relevant bodies to explore ways of preserving and enhancing the dignity and respect of the traditional rulers in the state.
While acknowledging the critical role being played by the traditional rulers in fostering peace, unity and stability in their respective domains, Governor Mutfwang urged them to institute dialogue among their people, in order to build trust and confidence amongst them.
He saluted the doggeness of the traditional rulers in tackling security challenges, and restated his respect and high regard for the traditional institution for the role it is playing in ensuring stability in the society.
Governor Mutfwang noted that poverty was one of the greatest challenges confroting the people and called for collective efforts in fighting the menace which is known to be fueling insecurity. He called on members of the revered institution to rise to the occasion and break all the barriers by building bridges of trust, harmony and prosperity in the state
Mutfwang explained that apart from working in synergy with conventional security agencies, the state is also working out modalities to mobilize non conventional security outfits and introduce technology to fight insecurity.
Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs and the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba appreciated Governor Mutfwang for championing laudable projects for the benefit of the people and pledged the determination of the traditional institution to key into the programmes of the current administration.
The Royal Father, however, appealed to the government to intensify efforts in curbing the current security challenges confronting the state, particularly during this farming season and to devise means of mitigating the rising prices of foodstuffs in the markets.
