Gov. Dariye's Fractured Peace Mission to Jigawa.

(From Vanguard (Nigeria) - AAGM)

Byline: Abdulsalam Muhammed

Fresh from what he called 'political sabbatical leave', Governor Joshua Dariye of Plateau State returned home disappointed after a two day visit to the new world.

The event that forced the Olusegun Obasanjo led Federal Government to suspend democratic structures for six months in Plateau State no doubt simmered relationship between the state and her neighbours. Until lately, the state fondly referred to as the "Home of Peace and Tourism" was a safe haven for Nigerians and foreigners alike irrespective of religious belief or tribe.

Chief Joshua Dariye ever since he was reinstated saw the wisdom to salvage the dwindling image of the state, by normalising her relationship with other …