Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards for Plateau

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the recruitment of 1,000 young people from Plateau State to function as forest guards, aiming to confront the security issues that have plagued the state for over two decades.

Reports indicate that more than 11,000 lives have been lost in the state over the past 20 years, with insecurity particularly affecting rural areas where conflicts between farmers and herders frequently arise.

During a welcome ceremony for Governor Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Tuesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that this initiative is a promising step towards mitigating insecurity in Plateau State.

He stressed the importance of democracy under Tinubu's leadership, which he believes will benefit the state, urging the public to support the government's development efforts.

The Vice President elaborated, saying, "The president has sanctioned the recruitment of 1,000 youths for the role of forest guards in Plateau. The benefits will start to manifest in the next three weeks. The Akwanga-Jos road is essential for the people of Plateau."

In addition, he mentioned that contractors are set to commence work on the road project within three weeks. Furthermore, he noted that Plateau State will host the launch of the livestock development initiative in the country, hinting at more positive developments to come for the state. Shettima remarked, "This is just the beginning; more improvements will continue to flow into Plateau."