Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commenced the disbursement of ₦1.5 billion in humanitarian support to 1,571 households affected by violent attacks across five Local Government Areas of the state.
The intervention comprises ₦1 billion donated by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative, and ₦500 million contributed by the Plateau State Government to assist affected families to rebuild their lives and restore their livelihoods.
The funds were formally disbursed to verified beneficiaries at the Victoria Gowon Hall, Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, on Monday.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Mutfwang said the intervention was a practical demonstration of compassion and shared responsibility towards families whose lives and livelihoods had been disrupted by violence.
He said the first phase would focus on direct financial assistance to affected households, while subsequent interventions would support community recovery and rebuilding.
According to the governor, the 1,571 beneficiaries were drawn from Bassa, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas.
Mutfwang expressed appreciation to Senator Oluremi Tinubu for responding to the plight of affected families in Plateau through the Renewed Hope Initiative, describing the gesture as a demonstration of concern for citizens affected by violent attacks.
He said the state government’s additional ₦500 million reflected its responsibility to stand with citizens during periods of hardship and vulnerability.
The governor also pledged that his administration would work with affected communities, traditional institutions and security agencies to facilitate safe returns, rebuild displaced communities and restore livelihoods whenever conditions permit.
He urged the beneficiaries to see the financial assistance as the beginning of a journey towards recovery, dignity, self-reliance and renewed hope.
Also speaking, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, commended Senator Oluremi Tinubu for the intervention and Governor Mutfwang for complementing the federal support with ₦500 million from the state.
Yilwatda urged the beneficiaries to invest the funds wisely, particularly in businesses and cooperatives capable of generating sustainable livelihoods.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Kacholom Gang, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting citizens affected by humanitarian challenges.
The Director-General, Directorate of Research, Government House, Jos, Sam Godongs, said the beneficiaries were selected through a structured identification and verification exercise involving the affected local councils and other stakeholders.
He explained that the verification process assessed household information, losses suffered and relevant documentation to ensure that assistance reached genuine victims.
Godongs disclosed that the second phase would focus on community recovery, with affected communities expected to identify priority needs through their respective local government councils.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Isaiaka Haruna thanked Senator Tinubu and Governor Mutfwang, saying the intervention had restored hope and provided families with an opportunity to begin rebuilding their lives.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, government officials, members of the National Assembly and other stakeholders, and climaxed with the presentation of cheques to verified beneficiaries.
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