Diaspora Group Launches Resettlement Fund for Displaced Plateau Communities

The Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has unveiled a new campaign fund to aid the rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced persons across Plateau State’s 17 local government areas and 64 wards.

The initiative, known as the R64 Diaspora Campaign Fund, was launched during the association’s 20th Anniversary Convention and Award Night in Lanham, Maryland, U.S., themed “Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future.”

National President of PSA-USA, Bartholomew Shepkong, described the campaign as “a bold humanitarian step” designed to provide infrastructure, relief materials, and long-term recovery support for communities ravaged by conflict.

“The next twenty years must be about transformation and impact. This association is not a spectator in the story of Plateau, it is a protagonist,” Shepkong stated, while reflecting on the group’s two-decade journey in education, humanitarian aid, and advocacy.

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, in a keynote titled “Poverty Alleviation: A Pathway to Peaceful Co-existence,” warned that poverty fuels insecurity. He commended the R64 Fund for restoring hope and improving Nigeria’s image globally.

Also speaking, Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Daniel, urged closer collaboration between the diaspora and lawmakers to strengthen people-centred governance.

Traditional ruler Miskoom Martin Shaldas III lauded PSA-USA’s resilience, urging members to continue fulfilling their generational duty to the state.

The convention featured cultural showcases, networking sessions, and awards honouring achievements in education, entrepreneurship, public service, and diaspora leadership.

Founded in 2005, PSA-USA is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation uniting Plateau indigenes abroad to promote cultural heritage, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment.

NAN