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)