Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The Plateau State Government has called for urgent and collaborative action to address the insecurity challenges, particularly in the North-central region.

The government made the call during a Senate Public Hearing held on Thursday in Jos.

The state was represented by Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo, standing in for Governor Caleb Mutfwang.

In her address, Mrs Piyo highlighted the devastating impact of insecurity on communities in Plateau State, noting cycles of violence, displacement, destruction of farmlands, and the erosion of social cohesion.

She emphasized that these challenges, while acute in Plateau, are part of a broader national crisis requiring coordinated solutions.

"The reality before us is stark. Inse...