President Tinubu in Plateau: Apologizes for Previous Visit – Promises to Rebuild & Resettle Affected Residents

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured displaced residents of Plateau State that his administration is committed to rebuilding communities affected by violence and ensuring that those forced to flee their homes can return.

Speaking during his visit, on Saturday 14th November 2026 in Jos, the President acknowledged concerns over his previous visit, when he was only able to only stop the airport rather than visit the affected communities.

He expressed sympathy for the victims, noting that he had received reports of the destruction and witnessed the pain and suffering experienced by affected residents.

“The last time I visited Plateau State, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland, but I saw the devastation, got the report from the governor, and saw the horror on the faces of our people,” he said.

He added that the situation had since changed, assuring displaced persons that his administration would support the rebuilding of their communities and enable them to return.

“But since then, that has changed; we are forging ahead together. I assure those who are displaced that we will rebuild your communities and bring you back there,” Tinubu stated.

President Tinubu further assured the people that the situation would receive renewed attention, promising government support for reconstruction and the restoration of affected communities.

“We will rebuild your communities and bring you back there,” he assured displaced residents.

The pledge offers renewed hope to families who have lost their homes and livelihoods and are looking forward to returning to their ancestral communities.

Speakers at the event include Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Former Governors of Plateau State, Senators Simon Lalong and Joshua Dariye, Rt Hon Idris Maje Wase, Speaker, House of Representatives Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, Senate President Godwill Akpabio, Director General Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Senator Abdulaziz Yari and APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda.