Fresh momentum has been injected into efforts to address the recurring security challenges in Bassa Local Government Area and adjoining communities, as a high-level stakeholders’ dialogue convened by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Security pushes for inclusive and sustainable solutions.
The engagement, according to a press release signed by Comr. Boldmind Dave Jonathan, CRA, Press Secretary to the Member Representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, follows a Motion of Urgent Public Importance earlier raised on the floor of the House by Hon. (Amb.) Daniel Asama Ago. The motion drew national attention to the persistent attacks and deteriorating security situation in the area.
In response, the House constituted an Ad-Hoc Committee tasked with investigating the root causes of the crisis and proposing actionable recommendations to curb the violence and prevent future occurrences.
As part of its assignment, the committee convened a stakeholders’ hearing at Crispan Hotel in Jos, attracting a broad spectrum of participants including traditional rulers, community leaders, youth representatives, and civil society organisations. The session provided a platform for affected communities to articulate their grievances and contribute to shaping practical pathways toward lasting peace.
The broader dialogue, themed “Restoring Stability and Unity,” also featured the participation of lawmakers, religious leaders, and security agencies, underscoring a coordinated and multi-sectoral approach to tackling both the immediate and structural drivers of the conflict.
Hon. Asama, while commending the committee’s inclusive and consultative approach, stressed that enduring peace in Bassa and Plateau State must be anchored on justice, inclusion, and shared responsibility among all stakeholders.
He argued that resolving the crisis requires more than conventional security deployments, highlighting the need for sustained dialogue, active community participation, and targeted socio-economic interventions to address underlying tensions.
Observers note that the initiative represents a critical step toward integrating grassroots perspectives into policy formulation, with expectations that the committee’s findings will inform strategic actions aimed at restoring stability and reinforcing unity across Plateau State.
The dialogue comes amid ongoing concerns over insecurity in parts of Plateau, with stakeholders expressing cautious optimism that such engagements could lay the groundwork for long-term peacebuilding efforts.
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