Jonah Jang
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19447.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Jonah Jang is a Nigerian politician and retired Major General who served as the Governor of Plateau State from 2007 to 2015. Known for his advocacy for peace and development in the Middle Belt region, Jang has been an active member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has played a significant role in local and national politics. His tenure as governor was marked by efforts to address security challenges and promote economic growth in his state.
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Former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang was among the attendees at the dialogue.
Obasanjo, Obi Demand Shake-up of Nigerian DemocracyNigeria· 2026-08-12
Senator Jonah Jang was described by Usman as a patriot whose decades of service earned him a respected place in Nigeria’s history.
Labour Party Urges Politicians to Shun Divisive PoliticsNigeria· 2026-08-02
Jonah Jang urged the political class to pursue character, faith and service above the quest for political power.
Politics Should Unite Nigeria, Says Ex-GovNigeria· 2026-08-02
Former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang has lamented the breakdown of the once cordial relationship between the Fulani and Berom ethnic groups.
Jang Laments Breakdown of Fulani-Berom Relations in PlateauNigeria· 2026-08-01
Jonah Jang is a former governor who attended the meeting with Obasanjo as part of the PDP leadership.
PDP leaders meet Obasanjo for 2027 comeback strategyNigeria· 2025-12-14
Former governor Jonah Jang participated in the stakeholders' meeting regarding the security situation.
Plateau killings: Mutfwang convenes stakeholders’ meetingNigeria· 2025-04-21
Jonah Jang called on the President to convene a dialogue with community leaders.
Inside Plateau’s killing fields of horrorNigeria· 2025-04-19
Former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang is being encouraged to join the APC.
North-Central APC woos Saraki, Mark, other PDP leadersNigeria· 2025-02-24
