A diaspora group, under the auspices of the Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has expressed its support for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to investment growth and inclusive leadership.
The National President of PSA-USA, Dr Barth Shepkong, made the call when he led members of the National Executive Committee (EXCO) and other members of the association to a strategic engagement with Mutfwang in Washington, D.C, USA.
A communique issued at the end of the meeting was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.
The group called on the governor to ensure policy consistency and create an enabling environment for investment in the state.
It highlighted the vast contribution and potential of the Plateau diaspora beyond remittances.
It said the contribution included human capital, professional expertise, global networks and investment capacity across critical sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, technology, entrepreneurship and peacebuilding.
The group said there was need for investor confidence, with particular emphasis on the importance of contract integrity and effective dispute-resolution mechanisms.
The PSA-USA delegation commended the governor for the steadiness, openness and inclusive leadership with which he had guided the state through a demanding period.
The association particularly acknowledged the governor’s consistent willingness to engage the Plateau diaspora in dialogue, describing the move as encouraging and worthy of commendation.
According to the group, sustained and consultative engagement of this nature sends a strong signal of inclusion and shared responsibility and lays a solid foundation for meaningful collaboration between government and the diaspora community.
PSA-USA also briefed the governor on its recent engagements with the United States Congress and other international stakeholders concerning developments in the state.
The association clarified that these engagements were undertaken responsibly and in support of peacebuilding efforts, with the aim of ensuring accurate representation of Plateau’s realities within international policy circles.
It reiterated its support for the establishment of a Plateau State Diaspora Commission, recalling that the proposal received broad endorsement during the association’s 20th anniversary celebration attended by the Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly.
The association, therefore, expressed confidence that such a framework would further institutionalise diaspora engagement and enhance coordination.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to continued partnership with the state government.
The governor, in his response, expressed appreciation for the constructive role PSA-USA had continued to play in advancing the interests and development of the state.
He acknowledged the association’s advocacy, development initiatives, and commitment to peace, describing the Plateau diaspora as an important partner in the state’s progress.
The governor outlined his administration’s efforts to stabilise the state, strengthen institutions and foster an enabling environment for development and investment.
He reaffirmed his readiness to work closely with the diaspora and emphasised that inclusive engagement remained central to his vision for a peaceful, united and prosperous Plateau.
Mutfwang also appealed to Plateau indigenes, both at home and abroad, to eschew tribal, ethnic, and regional sentiments.
He said that unity and mutual understanding were indispensable to lasting peace and sustainable development.
He called on all Plateau indigenes to work collectively toward building a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous state that all citizens could be proud of. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Sadiya Hamza
