Which party is ruling plateau?
2019 Plateau State gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Simon Lalong | Jeremiah Useni |
| Party | APC | PDP |
| Running mate | Sonni Gwanle Tyoden | Ben Shignugul |
| Popular vote | 595,582 | 546,813 |
Who is the gov of Plateau State?
Simon Lalong (born 5 May 1963 in Shendam, Plateau State) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician, who is the present Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria….
| Simon Lalong | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simon Bako Lalong 5 May 1963 Shendam, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
Which Plateau state governor is also a senator?
Jonah David Jang
| His Excellency Da. Jonah David Jang (CON) | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Plateau North Senatorial District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1944 Du, present day Jos South LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Where is Simon Lalong from?
Shendam, Nigeria
Simon Lalong/Place of birth
What state is Jos?
Plateau state
Jos, town, capital of Plateau state, on the Jos Plateau (elevation 4,250 feet [1,295 metres]) of central Nigeria.
What is Plateau State known for?
Plateau state is the most important mining area in Nigeria and is a major exporter of tin and columbite. The tin is smelted just outside Jos, the state capital and its largest town. The metals are shipped by rail to Port Harcourt for export.
When was Plateau State created?
February 3, 1976
Plateau/Founded
Who is the former governor of Jos?
List of governors of Plateau State
| Name | Title | Left Office |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Botmang | Governor | 27 April 2007 |
| Joshua Dariye | Governor | 29 May 2007 |
| Jonah David Jang | Governor | 29 May 2015 |
| Simon Bako Lalong | Governor | Incumbent |
What is the history of Plateau State?
In 1926, Plateau Province, made up of Jos and Pankshin Divisions, was carved out of Bauchi. The border changed several times in subsequent years as the government sought not to split ethnic groups. In May 1967, Benue and Plateau Provinces were merged to form the large Benue-Plateau State.
How many tribes are there in Plateau State?
40 ethnic groups
Known for its heterogeneity, the state has about 40 ethnic groups, including the Vergam, Ankwei, Angas, Jawara (Jarauci), Birom, Mango, Fulani, Hausa, and Eggen. The mining industry has attracted European, Igbo (Ibo), and Yoruba immigrants into the state.
What is Jos Plateau known for?
Jos has become an important national administrative, commercial, and tourist centre. This “melting pot” of race, ethnicity and religion makes Jos one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Nigeria. For this reason, Plateau State is known in Nigeria as the “home of peace and tourism”.
What type of plateau is Jos Plateau?
The plateau’s montane grasslands, savannas, and forests are home to communities of plants and animals distinct from those of the surrounding lowlands and constitute the Jos Plateau forest-savanna mosaic ecoregion….Jos Plateau.
| Jos Plateau Jos Plateau forest-grassland mosaic | |
|---|---|
| Realm | Afrotropical |
| Biome | montane grasslands and shrublands |