President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to rebuild communities affected by years of violent attacks in Plateau State, facilitate the return of displaced residents and accelerate economic development as part of his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and prosperity, with plans to consolidate these efforts if re-elected for a second term in 2027.
The President gave the assurance on Saturday while addressing supporters and party faithful at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Rally for the North-Central geopolitical zone, held at the Jos International Stadium in Plateau State.
President Tinubu, who acknowledged the devastating consequences of communal violence since 2001 in the state, said his administration was prioritising peace, community reconstruction and economic recovery to restore livelihoods and create opportunities for sustainable development. 
“We will rebuild your communities, and we will bring you back to your community,” the President assured displaced residents, pledging to collaborate with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other stakeholders to restore affected settlements and enable families to return safely to their ancestral homes.
The President urged Plateau residents to embrace unity, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as essential foundations for rebuilding their communities, strengthening security and advancing economic prosperity.
“I plead with you to forget whatever differences we may have; let us work together for one country. Let me ask you, standing there, do you have your voter registration cards? Yes. PVC, you have it. Yes. That’s your weapon to prosperity; that’s your roadmap. Use it effectively; use it to vote A, P, C.
“What we should be getting is prosperity, not havoc, no crisis. Our government is not elected to inflict wounds on one another or to bury people. We have to lift people up from poverty to prosperity,” President Tinubu declared.
Outlining measures to consolidate peace, the President disclosed that 1,000 security guards were undergoing training to strengthen community protection, while surveillance cameras had been procured to enhance early warning systems, intelligence gathering and security response operations.
He further revealed that security agencies had been directed to intensify their operations and strengthen coordination to prevent renewed attacks, protect vulnerable communities and create a secure environment for economic activities.
In addition, President Tinubu highlighted plans to upgrade the state’s airport as part of infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing connectivity and supporting economic development.
Reflecting on the importance of communal harmony, the President urged residents to overcome ethnic and religious differences, stressing that peaceful coexistence was essential to restoring agriculture, rebuilding livelihoods and advancing the state’s development.
“We have to live together. We have to farm together. We have to build this Plateau and this country together,” he stated.
On the 2027 general election, President Tinubu encouraged citizens to participate actively in the democratic process, describing the Permanent Voter Card as an important instrument of civic responsibility.
He assured residents of adequate security during the elections and urged them to exercise their voting rights peacefully, while seeking their support for APC candidates across all levels of government.
The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, commended President Tinubu for fulfilling key commitments to Plateau State, listing surveillance cameras, infrastructure projects, ₦11 billion in NELFUND support for students and the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security.
Professor Yilwatda also presented APC flags to the party’s governorship candidates across the North-Central states ahead of the 2027 elections.
Also, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, expressed confidence in the party’s electoral prospects in Plateau State ahead of the 2027 presidential election, mentioning political support, ongoing development projects and the administration’s performance as catalysts to President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Senator Yari maintained that the administration had demonstrated commitment to national development, particularly through infrastructure investment, security interventions and economic reforms.
He highlighted the increase in Federation Account allocations from ₦786.161 billion in June 2023 to figures now running into trillions of naira as evidence of improved government revenue.
“By God’s grace, the key players, the active players in Plateau politics, are all here before you to give you the assurances that 2027 Plateau is 101% assured. Mr President, we are now counting the revenue allocation account in trillions,” Yari said.
The Campaign Council Director-General further identified security as a central priority of the APC’s eight-point campaign manifesto unveiled in Jigawa State, highlighting the administration’s commitment to protecting lives and communities.
“To the opposition, this is our manifesto, which the president launched in Jigawa State. One of the major items is saving lives and communities. Those who say we do not have a plan to tackle insecurity should remember that insecurity started during their time, and they did nothing about it for over 20 years.
“The party would remain accountable for delivering its campaign commitments, expressing optimism that significant progress would be achieved across its development priorities by 2031.” Senator Yari added.
