Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for collective responsibility in preserving peace and unity in the state while receiving a donation of over N200 million in cash and relief materials from Apostle Joshua Selman for victims of recent attacks in parts of the state.
The founder and senior pastor of Eternity Network International, also known as Koinonia Global, made the donation during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Jos on Wednesday.
Mutfwang expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as “a strong show of solidarity with the government and people of Plateau in a time of grief.” He thanked God for the life and impact of Apostle Selman, calling him “a prophet with honour in his hometown.”
While lamenting the recent attacks, the governor said the government had extended support not only to affected Christian communities but also to some Muslim families impacted by the violence, stressing the need for unity beyond religious lines.
“We deliberately reached out to affected Muslim families as a demonstration of our love for humanity. Plateau belongs to all of us,” he said.
Mutfwang assured that efforts were ongoing to prevent a recurrence of such attacks, while urging citizens to remain hopeful. “If it had not been the Lord, what the devil intended would have been worse. While we mourn, we must also be grateful for what God has prevented,” he said.
Earlier, Apostle Selman said the visit was to identify with the state and commiserate with families affected by the recent violence. He described Plateau as “a land of great potential, rich culture and resilient people” but lamented the spate of violence that has plagued the state over the years.
“We came not just as ministers of the gospel, but as sons of the soil, to stand with the people in this difficult time and to encourage hope,” he said.
As part of his intervention, Selman donated relief materials including a truckload of about 3,000 bags of rice and other essential items valued at over N100 million, to be distributed across affected communities in collaboration with the state government and CAN. He also disclosed a financial support package of about N100 million to assist victims and affected families.
“These palliatives may not bring back the dead, but they can bring comfort to grieving families and demonstrate love and responsibility,” Selman said. “It would be unfair to do nothing. We must all contribute in our own way to bring relief and restore hope.”
