Jonah Jang, a former governor of Plateau State has lamented the breakdown of the once peaceful relationship between the Fulani and Berom ethnic groups, saying they “should never have become enemies.”
He made the remark in his autobiography, From Airman to Politics – My Life, unveiled on Saturday in Jos as part of activities marking his 80th birthday.
In an excerpt from the book, Jang reflected on the long history of peaceful coexistence between the two communities, expressing optimism that harmony can still be restored. Related News Ghana secures $3.5m to help African diaspora reconnect with their ancestral roots Military dismantles 18 illegal refineries, recovers 250,500 litres of stolen petroleum products World's busiest airport existing since 1960 to shut down operations forever
“The Fulani and Berom should never have become enemies. Their story of mutual tolerance and peaceful co-existence should not have been truncated… I believe strongly that peace can be found again if we summon courage and sincerity to the lost values that kept us together such as mutual respect, dialogue and shared destiny”; Jang stated.
The autobiography chronicles Jang’s journey from his career in the Nigerian Air Force to public service and politics.
