The House of Representatives is set to convene a one-day dialogue and security conference in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Tuesday, as part of efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of recurring security challenges in the state.
The Chairman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Security, Mr Wale Hammed, disclosed this on Monday when he led a delegation of members to the Rayfield Government House in Jos to inform Governor Caleb Mutfwang about the planned security summit.
The summit is themed “Restoring Stability and Unity: A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Security in Plateau State and Beyond.”
Speaking during the courtesy visit, Hammed told the governor that the House resolved to convene the discussion and security conference because of the urgent need to “examine and address the root causes of the security challenges in Plateau State and beyond, while collaboratively developing practical and sustainable solutions.”
He explained that the committee had “cordially invited critical stakeholders — including government representatives, former governors, traditional institutions, security agencies, civil society organisations, international partners, religious bodies, academia, researchers, public-spirited individuals, and the general public” to the one-day event.
“This conference will provide a platform for inclusive dialogue, enabling participants to share insights, reflect on real-life experiences, and contribute to strategies that foster collaboration, strengthen unity, and promote lasting peace,” Hammed said.
The lawmaker commended the state governor for his efforts to maintain peace in the state and expressed hope that the summit would consolidate those efforts.