President Tinubu Inaugurates Committee to Address Benue State's Peace Crisis

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President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a high-powered leadership committee to craft a comprehensive peace strategy for Benue State following a wave of violent attacks that left at least 100 people dead. The President emphasized unity and swift action to end the bloodshed, urging Governor Hyacinth Alia to work with all stakeholders across party lines. Tinubu also announced the creation of a Committee of Elders to facilitate dialogue and reconciliation, and called for land to be made available for ranching to address the farmer-herder crisis.

Key Takeaways:

  • The President inaugurated a high-powered leadership committee to develop a comprehensive peace strategy for Benue State.
  • The committee aims to address the recurring attacks by suspected armed herdsmen, which have left at least 100 people dead.
  • President Tinubu emphasized the need for inclusive governance and unity to end the bloodshed.
  • Governor Hyacinth Alia was directed to work with all relevant stakeholders across party lines.
  • A Committee of Elders will be formed, comprising former governors of Benue State and the current Governor of Nasarawa State.
  • Land will be made available for ranching to address the farmer-herder crisis.
  • Governor Alia was urged to play an active role in fostering reconciliation within his communities.
  • Traditional rulers were also urged to play an active role in promoting reconciliation within their communities.

Statistics:

  • At least 100 people have been killed in the wave of violent attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Benue State.
  • The President called for an immediate formation of a leadership committee to develop a strategy for lasting peace in Benue State.
  • The Committee of Elders will comprise former governors of Benue State and the current Governor of Nasarawa State.
  • Ranching will be promoted to address the farmer-herder crisis, with land made available in Benue State.

Sources:

  • Address by President Bola Tinubu at a town hall meeting with political leaders and stakeholders at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi, as reported by National Accord Newspaper.