The Secretary of Jos -North Local Government Management Committee, Hon. Shehu Usman has sued for peaceful coexistence amongst citizens of Plateau State.
Usman stated this on Monday after a brief interview with Journalists at the council secretariat.
He said government cannot deliver on its campaign promises in an atmosphere of rancour and acrimony and stressed the need for Muslims and Christians to cooperate with one another for the restoration of permanent peace in the state.
He reiterated government’s desire to support and partner with security agencies to check influx of foreigners in the state.
He said the administration will reach out to all the communities towards improving the living standard of the people.
According to him, “we shall give priority to the payment of salary and wages and also ensure that Muslims and Christian live in peace by avoiding crisis in the area.
“We are going to work hand-in-hand with the security apparatus to check influx of suspected Boko Haram into the state”.
Usman appealed to the people of the Council to support the transition committee so that they can achieve their set goal of managing the affairs of the council.
He also expressed confidence that the government of Bar. Simon Lalong is ready to bring development to the state.