President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yakubu Jang, the son of former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, as a Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President.
The appointment was announced on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, during the 80th birthday celebration and autobiography launch of the former governor.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu at the event, revealed the appointment while delivering the President’s goodwill message.
Shettima said the appointment is part of the Tinubu administration’s efforts to bring capable people into government and ensure that different voices are represented in national leadership.
The announcement was welcomed with applause by guests at the ceremony, which was held at the Tamarald Event Centre.
Several prominent personalities attended the event, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, state governors, federal and state government officials, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.
The appointment was announced as political leaders gathered to celebrate Jonah Jang’s 80th birthday and recognise his years of public service.
Over the years, Jonah Jang served in the Nigerian Air Force, worked as a military administrator, governed Plateau State for two terms and later represented the state in the Senate.
During the celebration, the former governor also launched his autobiography, Airman to Politics: My Life, which tells the story of his journey from military service into politics.
