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Jonah Jang

Jonah Jang

Governor of Plateau State (29 May 2007 - 29 May 2015)

PlateauPDP82 yearsNigerian Defence Academy (1960s)
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4
Offices
1
Achievements
3
Elections
0
Court cases
2
Sources
The Juice — 3 things Nigerians should know
  • 1
    Political Ideology

    Centrist; Middle Belt Christian voice

  • 2
    Family Background

    Berom Christian military family from Jos North

  • 3
    Key Accountability Finding

    EFCC arraigned him over alleged ₦6.3bn Plateau State fraud (filed 2018). Trial remains ongoing as of May 2026. No conviction recorded.

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Jonah Jang
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About

Ideology: Centrist; Middle Belt Christian voice

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held4
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeSenator (Plateau North)

Personal

Age
82 years
Born
May 11, 1944
Place of Birth
Jos North, Plateau State
Education
Nigerian Defence Academy (1960s)
Ethnicity
Berom
Religion
Christianity

Offices Held

  1. 2015 – 2019
    Senator (Plateau North)
  2. 2007 – 2015
    Governor of Plateau State
  3. 1986 – 1987
    Military Governor of Gongola State
  4. 1985 – 1986
    Military Governor of Benue State

Recent Achievements

  • Plateau ethnic-religious crisis management
    Tenure marked by sustained Jos crisis; mixed reviews on security response [src:profiles:details:v1]