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Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence and dialogue as essential tools for addressing communal tensions, during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, in Plateau State.
The visit formed part of the Vice President’s engagement with traditional rulers and community leaders following recent security challenges in parts of the North-Central region. Speaking at the palace in Jos, Shettima emphasized the critical role of traditional institutions in promoting unity, tolerance and early conflict resolution.
He noted that Plateau State’s diversity remains a strength rather than a weakness, urging communities to resist divisive narratives and work collectively for lasting peace. According to him, sustainable development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and mistrust.
“The responsibility of building peace rests on all of us—government, traditional leaders, religious institutions and citizens,” Shettima said, stressing that violence only deepens poverty and stalls progress.
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The Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting Plateau State through security interventions, dialogue initiatives and development programmes aimed at addressing the root causes of conflict, including unemployment and social exclusion.
In his response, the Gbong Gwom Jos commended the Federal Government for the visit, describing it as a reassuring gesture to the people of Plateau State. He called for consistent engagement with local stakeholders and urged authorities to ensure justice for victims of violence.
Community leaders present at the palace pledged their support for peacebuilding efforts, while appealing for greater investment in education, agriculture and youth empowerment as pathways to long-term stability.
Shettima later met with state officials and security agencies to assess the situation on ground, reiterating that peace remains non-negotiable for national cohesion and economic growth.
