30 Plateau Communities Sign Peace Accord

Over 30 communities in Plateau south senatorial zone have agreed to end years of hostilities, which have culminated in the death of hundreds of people in the area.

The communities in the six local government areas comprise of Langtang north, Langtang south, Mikang, Qua’an pan, Shendam and Wase local government areas, resolved to put aside their differences and live in peace irrespective of tribe or religion.

The agreement was brokered by the Geneva, Switzerland-based centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, HD, which is an independent mediation organization, dedicated to helping improve global response to armed conflict. It has been mediating in the inter-communal disputes in Plateau and Kaduna states.

The historic occasion tagged, ‘The Southern Plateau Peace Declaration’, was witnessed by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, W. Stuart Symington, his German counterpart, Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck, former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, assistant inspector-general of police, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu (Rtd); Plateau state governor, Mr. Simon Lalong; transition committee chairmen of the six local government areas; traditional rulers and member representing Wase federal constituency, Idris Majei; amongst others.

Leadership, December 31

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