Plateau Spirit of Peace, Unity and Hospitality Remains Unbroken_Governor Mutfwang Tells Foreign Diplomats.

...Affirms State commitment in the fight against insecurity

In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has told members of the diplomatic corps that the recent brutal attacks on rural communities in Bokkos Local Government Area were not mere clashes between farmers and herders but a calculated act of genocide perpetrated by murderers and enemies of the state.

He however says the indomitable spirit of the hospitable and peace-loving people of Plateau State would not be broken by the sustained violence of those intent on destabilizing the state, a state that is gradually emerging from years of inherited security challenges.

Governor Mutfwang made this declaration on Friday night during the Experience Plateau: Art Meets Fashion event held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. He said that he had considered postponing the event in light of the recent tragedies but resolved instead to use the platform to share the real situation with the international community.

“In the last week, Bokkos Local Government Area has come under renewed attack by murderers who are desperate to break our spirit,” he said. “Many advised that we suspend this function, but we realized that the intent of these attackers is to keep us in perpetual mourning, to force us indoors, and to shackle our collective spirit.”

“But I said no, life must go on. Plateau must move forward by the grace of God. The genocide on the Plateau will come to an end. What is happening is not a farmer-herder conflict. Let me be clear: it is genocide, and I urge the international community to take note.”

Governor Mutfwang further revealed that arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing to unmask the masterminds behind the carnage. “We know there are powerful forces behind these atrocities. By the grace of God, we will expose them and bring them to justice. Plateau remains a land of peace and hospitality. Our communities will continue to welcome visitors. No one will rewrite that narrative.”

In an emotional moment, the Governor called for a minute of silence in honor of the victims of the Bokkos attacks. “Some were slaughtered while observing a wake; others were murdered in their sleep. May their blood cry out for justice, and may God grant them eternal rest.”

Governor Mutfwang appreciated members of the diplomatic community, the business sector, the creative industry, investors, and other dignitaries who graced the occasion. He assured them that Jos, the capital of Plateau State, remains safe and open for investment.

“Plateau is blessed with vast opportunities in tourism, agriculture, horticulture, a clement climate, and recreational activities that can drive economic growth,” he noted. “Our administration is committed to finding innovative and sustainable ways to tell the Plateau story—through culture, tourism, enterprise, and strategic partnerships.”

He added that, in partnership with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the state is taking deliberate steps to revive skill acquisition for rural artisans, empower young creatives, and upgrade local textile infrastructure.

The Experience Plateau: Art Meets Fashion event was organized by the Plateau State Tourism Corporation and featured highlights such as the unveiling of Goudo Threads of Legacy, the launch of unified Goudo fabric, which symbolizes the unity and spirit of Plateau State and the promotion of must-visit destinations across the state.