From Jude Dangwam, Jos

The Plateau State House of Assembly has commended the Federal Government for sending delegations at different levels to facilitate peace in Plateau following the recent serial attacks that claimed many lives and property worth millions of naira destroyed in the state.

They stressed that the presence of the Secretary to the Government of Nigeria, Boss Mustapha (SGF), Rev.

The State Assembly states this yesterday through its spokesperson, Hon. Dasun Philip Peter, the Chairman, House Committee on Information at a Media briefing in Josl

They also applauded Governor Simon Lalong for implementing five out of the six resolutions earlier issued to him by the 9th Assembly with a two weeks ultimatum for actions in the interest of citizens of the state.

According to Hon. Dasun “You may recall that the House of Assembly gave two weeks for the Governor to act on its resolutions on Security to address the insecurity challenges affecting the State at that particular time.

“We felt it is important as an organized institution; we have a duty to communicate back to the people of Plateau State the outcome of the resolution and of the present position of the Assembly.

“We gave a six-item resolution to the Executive Governor to act on within two weeks. He has so far been able to address five of the items remaining one that is ongoing,” he explained.

The Chairman House Committee on Information said the six resolutions were for the Governor to “Visit Yelwa Zangam Community in Jos North and pay the hospital bills of those affected in the conflict.

“Visit to extend relief materials to the Rukuba Irigwe Community, Riyom, Bokkos and Mangu, and to address the people of Plateau on the Security situation and show to people of Plateau state a renewed commitment.

“To improve the security situation in the State by engaging the advance security operatives. To also suspend the planned Adhoc teachers recruitment and to replace it with the Vigilante, and Local hunters as well as implement the Anti Land Grabbing Law to enable those occupying illegal lands on the Plateau to vacate such lands and native owners to take back their lands.”

The Assembly said it will not condone any action that is capable of threatening the peace and progress of the state, as they pledged to continued to stand with the people of the state at all time.

“We as an institution will not condone any act of insecurity and killings in the Plateau henceforth. As an Arm of Government with the People at heart, we are still putting on record that we stand with the people of Plateau and we give assurances of commitment to the course of Plateau and its heritage.  

“Worthy of note, is the fact that the House is still resolute in support of the Leadership of Rt. Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba, our firm Speaker and our Loyalty to him is unshakeable,” he firmly stated.