President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦2bn relief package for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Mohammed Dorro, announced the approval on Tuesday during a three-hour interactive session between the President and a 32-man delegation of Plateau stakeholders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the announcement formed part of broader discussions on peacebuilding and post-attack recovery in the state.

The relief fund follows Tinubu’s earlier promise during his April 2 visit to Jos, shortly after gunmen attacked residents returning from Palm Sunday church services in Angwan Rukuba, killing over 27 people.

The incident is regarded as one of the deadliest attacks in Plateau State in recent years.

At the meeting, Governor Caleb Mutfwang led a delegation that included former governors, traditional rulers, religious leaders, security officials, and lawmakers.

Mutfwang described the gathering as historic, noting it was the first time all living former governors of the state had met together under one platform.

He said the state was committed to strengthening unity and addressing long-standing ethnic and religious tensions.

Traditional leaders, including the Gbong Gwon Jos, called for stronger security measures, the return of displaced persons, and the fulfilment of federal promises such as increased troop deployment and installation of surveillance systems.

President Tinubu urged the delegation to return home and work collectively on implementing previous peace recommendations, including reviewing past white papers on Plateau’s recurring conflicts.

He also reiterated the need for tolerance and inclusivity, warning against individuals or groups who incite violence.

“If people are being recruited to provoke anger, conflict, and killings, it is you, the leaders, that should first of all examine yourselves,” Tinubu said.

The President further directed state leaders to identify those responsible for instigating violence so they could face legal consequences.

He emphasised that lasting peace was necessary to prevent further loss of lives and ensure development in the state.

The meeting also featured calls for improved enforcement of law and order and concerns raised over drug abuse as a contributing factor to insecurity in Plateau State.