Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has urged Plateau indigenes at home and in the diaspora to avoid tribal, ethnic, and regional sentiments, emphasizing the need for unity and mutual understanding in achieving long-term peace and sustainable development in the state.
The governor issued the charge in response to a delegation from the Plateau State Association, USA, who paid him a strategic visit in Washington, D.C.
According to a communiqué published at the conclusion of the meeting and made available to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Mutfwang stated that Plateau’s future is dependent on its people’s collective will to rise above divisions and work together for the good.
“Unity and mutual understanding are indispensable to building a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Plateau State that every indigene can be proud of,” the governor said.
He expressed gratitude for PSA-USA’s continuous constructive involvement in supporting the state’s interests and development and described the Plateau diaspora as an essential partner in its success.
The governor described his administration’s efforts to stabilize the state, build institutions, and provide a favorable climate for development and investment, emphasizing his willingness to collaborate closely with the diaspora.
He informed the delegation that inclusive participation is still key to his vision for a peaceful, united, and thriving Plateau State.
He also addressed recent political developments, stating that his choice to switch from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress was made in the larger interest of Plateau State and its long-term viability.
The governor urged all Plateau indigenes to work together to develop a peaceful, inclusive, and wealthy state.
Dr. Barth Shepkong, the National President of PSA-USA, who led members of the association’s National Executive Committee and other attendees to the conference, encouraged the governor to guarantee policy consistency and establish a more investor-friendly climate in the state.
According to the group, the Plateau diaspora’s contribution extends beyond remittances to include human capital, professional experience, worldwide networks, and investment capacity in areas such as healthcare, education, finance, technology, entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding.
According to PSA-USA, unlocking this potential is heavily reliant on trust in governance, policy consistency, and the strength of the enabling environment.
“Reliability and consistency in honoring agreements remain key drivers of sustained investment interest,” the association said.
The delegation praised Mutfwang for his consistent, open, and inclusive leadership, saying that his desire to engage the diaspora has increased trust and reinforced its role as a crucial stakeholder in Plateau development.
The group stated that Plateau State is at a critical crossroads in which diaspora engagement must transition from goodwill to structured, transparent, and institutional partnership, emphasizing the importance of process clarity, engagement continuity, and reciprocal accountability.
PSA-USA also reiterated its support for the formation of a Plateau State Diaspora Commission to institutionalize diaspora engagement and coordination and briefed the governor on recent meetings with the United States Congress and other international stakeholders about state developments.
