Diaspora Group Seeks Policy Stability, Contract Integrity In Plateau

A diaspora group, Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has called on the governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, to ensure policy consistency and create an enabling environment for investment.

The national president of PSA-USA, Dr Barth Shepkong, who led the National Executive Committee (EXCO) and other members of the association to a strategic engagement with the governor, made the call in Washington, D.C.

A communique issued at the end of the meeting was made available to LEADERSHIP in Abuja yesterday.

The group highlighted the vast contribution and potential of the Plateau diaspora beyond remittances, including human capital, professional expertise, global networks, and investment capacity across critical sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, technology, entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding

According to the association, unlocking this potential depends largely on confidence in governance, policy consistency and the strength of the enabling environment.

It stressed the need for Investor confidence, with particular emphasis on contract integrity and effective dispute-resolution mechanisms.

“PSA-USA shared insights from diaspora investors, noting that reliability and consistency in honouring agreements remain key drivers of sustained investment interest,” it said.

The delegation commended Governor Mutfwang for the steadiness, openness and inclusive leadership with which he has guided Plateau State through a demanding period.

It particularly acknowledged the governor’s consistent willingness to engage the Plateau diaspora in dialogue—an approach PSA-USA described as “encouraging and worthy of commendation.”

The members noted that this openness has strengthened trust and reaffirmed the diaspora’s role as stakeholders in the state’s development journey.

According to PSA-USA, sustained and consultative engagement of this nature sends a strong signal of inclusion and shared responsibility, and lays a solid foundation for meaningful collaboration between government and the diaspora community.

The delegation emphasised that Plateau State is at a critical juncture where diaspora engagement must continue to evolve from goodwill to structured, transparent and institutional collaboration.

The group stressed that clarity of process, continuity of engagement and mutual accountability are essential to converting diaspora goodwill into long-term development outcomes.

PSA-USA also briefed the governor on its recent engagements with the United States Congress and other international stakeholders concerning developments in Plateau State.

It clarified that these engagements were undertaken responsibly and in support of peacebuilding efforts, with the aim of ensuring accurate representation of Plateau State’s realities within international policy circles.

In his response, Governor Mutfwang expressed appreciation for the constructive role PSA-USA has continued to play in advancing the interests and development of Plateau State.

He acknowledged the association’s advocacy, development initiatives, and commitment to peace, describing the Plateau diaspora as an important partner in the state’s progress.

The governor outlined his administration’s efforts to stabilise the state, strengthen institutions and foster an enabling environment for development and investment.

He reaffirmed his readiness to work closely with the diaspora and emphasised that inclusive engagement remains central to his vision for a peaceful, united and prosperous Plateau State.