Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume has met with the paramount traditional rulers of Benue State – the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Orchivirigh, James Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty, Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John as part of continuous efforts to restore peace and security in the state.
The high-level meeting held in Benue, follows a directive by President Tinubu to urgently constitute a strategic peace committee aimed at addressing the root causes of violence in Benue and charting a path toward lasting reconciliation and stability.
Akume, during the meeting, described the recent bloody incident in the state as heartbreaking and reiterated the President’s resolve to end the senseless killings in the food basket of the nation and across the country.
The president appealed to the people of the state to continue to stay vigilant so that miscreants do not infiltrate the communities.
Akume told them that whenever they observe a breach, they should let government know, stressing that the President will never disappoint them.
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He noted that the inclusion of the Tor Tiv and Och’Idoma in the process reflects the Tinubu administration’s recognition of the important role traditional institutions play in conflict resolution, community dialogue, and peacebuilding.
The two monarchs commended President Tinubu for his physical assessment in the state and assured the Federal Government of their full support and commitment to peace efforts.
They also called on all Benue communities to give peace a chance and cooperate with the committee when it is inaugurated.
The proposed peace committee led by the SGF has commenced consultations immediately with a mandate to recommend actionable solutions to end the attacks in Benue State.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
