Reps support Plateau victims with N100m
Idris Wase
Reps support Plateau victims with N100m
The House of Representatives has donated the sum of N100 million as intervention support to the Plateau State Government and selected Local Government Areas affected by recent violent attacks across the state.
A delegation of Federal lawmakers, led by the former Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Idris Wase presented the donation in the form of cheques to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on behalf of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mutfwang’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, on Wednesday
He said the delegation, comprising all members of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, was in the state on the directive of the Speaker to commiserate with the government and people over the recent tragic events in various communities.
Presenting the cheques, Rt. Hon. Wase stated that the donation is part of ongoing efforts by the National Assembly to mitigate the effects of the attacks on the affected communities. He reaffirmed the Speaker’s commitment to mobilizing federal support for Plateau State during these challenging times.
The breakdown of the donation is as follows:
• N50 million to the Plateau State Government
• N20 million to Bassa Local Government Area
• N20 million to Bokkos Local Government Area
• N10 million to Riyom Local Government Area
In his remarks, Governor Caleb Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives and the Plateau caucus for their show of solidarity and timely intervention. He praised their unity and concern for the welfare of the people, especially in a period of grief and displacement.
Governor Mutfwang also used the occasion to call attention to the broader needs of affected communities, particularly the urgent improvement of rural road networks and communication infrastructure to enhance security response and accessibility in vulnerable areas.
Addressing another major concern, the governor spoke about the recent fire outbreak at the makeshift Terminus Market in Jos, which left hundreds of traders counting heavy losses. He described the incident as “a painful setback for hardworking Plateau citizens” and pledged swift government action to support affected traders.
“We are working diligently to provide immediate assistance to victims of the Terminus Market fire. No effort will be spared to ensure our traders bounce back stronger. Their resilience represents the true spirit of Plateau, and we will stand firmly by them,” Governor Mutfwang assured.
