The assistant general secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ehi Barnabas-Henry, has said Jos is a place rich in culture, warmth, and peace, not a war zone.

Mr Barnabas-Henry stated this on Tuesday in Abuja following the successful hosting of the NBA Section on Legal Practice Conference in Jos.

He said even though it was a herculean task trying to convince lawyers to attend the conference, with the assurance of security from Governor Caleb Mutfwang, lawyers eventually thronged Jos in their numbers.

According to him, the governor ensured that security measures were tightened across the state and provided six buses to transport over 100 registered delegates from Abuja to Jos safely.

“The governor, whose passion is to showcase Plateau’s rich culture and economic potential to the world, went above and beyond to support the conference,” he said.

The assistant general secretary also said that the chairman of the conference planning committee, Paul Harris Ogbole, had insisted that the true story of Jos be told to Nigerians before the conference.

“He reminded us of the power of the media and said we must tell the true story of Jos, and so we doubled our efforts, pushing out authentic messages that reflected the peace, beauty, and hospitality of Jos.

“And guess what? Lawyers from across Nigeria arrived in Jos, and for four unforgettable days, we experienced something truly special,” he said.

Mr Barnabas-Henry said although negative news travelled fast, the reality on the ground could be vastly different, adding that it was important to always verify facts before forming opinions.

The 2025 NBA-SLP conference was held in Jos from April 24 to April 27.

(NAN)