By Paul Effiong, Abuja
House of Representatives ad-hoc committee mandated to convene a special security conference on the security challenges in Plateau State and beyond has pledged its resolve to proffer lasting solutions to the insecurity ravaging the country.
The panel pledged to engage various stakeholders, including security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations, youth and women groups, researchers and political actors to finding lasting solutions to insecurity.
Chairman of the committee, Hammed Waheed gave the assurance in Abuja during the inauguration of his committee.
“We are all witnesses to the unfortunate and recurring cycle of violence that has left many communities in sorrow, displaced countless families, destroyed livelihoods and eroded trust among ethnic and religious groups.
“These tragic developments are not isolated—they reverberate beyond Plateau, affecting neighbouring states and undermining national stability. It is for this reason that the House of Representatives, at its plenary on May 8, in its wisdom and responsiveness to the yearnings of our people, mandated the formation of this committee.
“Our assignment is clear: to convene a Special Security Conference that will bring together, critical stakeholders—security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations, youth and women groups, researchers, and political actors—to engage in sincere, in-depth discussions and generate sustainable solutions.
“This is not just another conference. It is an opportunity for truth-telling, healing, dialogue and decisive recommendations. Our aim is not just to diagnose the problem—much of which we already know—but to chart new pathways towards lasting peace, security, justice and reconciliation,” he said.
