
Jonah David Jang
Former Governor of Plateau State
Peoples Democratic Party Plateau State
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Jonah David Jang is a retired Air Commodore and two-term civilian Governor of Plateau State. He also served as Senator for Plateau North and chaired the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. Known for his deep military and political career, Jang played a pivotal role in Plateau's development, crisis response, and national intergovernmental affairs.
Education
- Nigerian Air Force training in Germany (1965–1966)
- Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (from 1969)
- Supply & logistics courses in USA; Staff College in the UK
- Bachelor of Divinity, Theological College of Northern Nigeria (2000–2002)
Professional Background
- Nigerian Air Force officer (1965–1990), retired as Air Commodore
- Military Governor of Benue and Gongola States
- Civilian Governor of Plateau State (2007–2015)
- Senator, National Assembly (2015–2019)
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