The Federal Government has committed to strengthening security in Plateau State through the installation of surveillance cameras and the recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards, alongside ongoing and approved road projects across the state.
The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Plateau State, Arc. Samuel N. Jatau, disclosed this during a press briefing in Jos ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Saturday, November 14.
Jatau said the Federal Government had procured the surveillance cameras earlier promised by the President, with installation expected to commence soon.
He also disclosed that approval had been granted for the recruitment and training of 1,000 Forest Guards to strengthen community-level security, improve surveillance and enhance the protection of lives and property.
“We recognize that security remains fundamental to development, and these interventions represent important steps towards strengthening the security architecture of our state,” he said.
The security commitments come amid persistent concerns over attacks on communities and the protection of lives and property in parts of Plateau State.
On road infrastructure, Jatau listed the ongoing construction of the Akwanga–Jos Road, rehabilitation of the Sharram–Garram–Babban Lamba Road in Kanke and approval of the Mararaban Jama’a–Kanke–Langtang–Shendam–Ibi Road, which extends towards Taraba State.
He described the projects as important investments that would improve connectivity and support economic activities across the state.
According to him, the roads are “essential links to economic growth, improved mobility, agricultural development, trade and the integration of communities across the state and beyond.”
Jatau attributed the growing cooperation between Plateau State and the Federal Government to Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection to the APC in January 2026.
He said the political realignment had strengthened engagement between the state government and the national party leadership.
“This political alignment has created an important platform for more effective engagement with the Federal Government and for advancing the developmental priorities of our people,” he said.
The APC chieftain said President Tinubu would lead the party’s national leadership to Jos for the North-Central leg of the presidential campaign rally scheduled for Saturday at the Zaria Road Stadium, beginning at 10 a.m.
Other dignitaries expected at the rally include Vice-President Kashim Shettima, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, state governors and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda.
Jatau said preparations for the rally were at an advanced stage, with the Plateau State Government, APC leadership and relevant institutions working together to ensure a peaceful and well-coordinated event.
He listed venue readiness, transportation, traffic management, security coordination, crowd control and emergency response among the areas covered by the preparations.
“Our overriding priority is to ensure that everyone attending the rally, those working at the venue and members of the public going about their lawful activities in the surrounding areas can do so in a safe and orderly environment,” he said.
He appealed to residents, motorists, business operators and other road users to cooperate with security agencies and comply with directives during the presidential visit.
