President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yakubu Jang, son of former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, as a Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President.
President Bola Tinubu has made a fresh appointment into his administration, naming Yakubu Jang, 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 by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the former Plateau governor’s 80th birthday celebration and book launch in Jos, Plateau State.
Shettima delivered the announcement while representing President Tinubu at the event, where dignitaries gathered to celebrate the former governor and retired military officer.
Shettima Announces Appointment
According to the Vice President, the President had approved Yakubu Jang’s appointment as a Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President.
The announcement came as part of Shettima’s goodwill message to Jonah Jang on behalf of Tinubu during the birthday celebration.
The appointment immediately adds another member to the growing list of political and professional figures serving within the Tinubu administration.
Appointment Comes During Jang’s 80th Birthday
The announcement was made against the backdrop of celebrations marking Jonah Jang’s 80th birthday.
Jang, a former governor of Plateau State, was also honoured with a book launch as family members, political associates and other dignitaries gathered in Jos to mark the milestone.
The former governor served as Plateau State governor from 2007 to 2015 and remains a prominent figure in the state’s political history.
Tinubu’s Appointment Draws Attention
The choice of Yakubu Jang is likely to attract attention because of his family’s longstanding involvement in Nigerian public affairs.
His father, Jonah Jang, is a former governor and senator who has remained active in national political discussions since leaving office.
The latest appointment places his son within the Presidency at a time when the Tinubu administration is continuing to make changes and appointments across government.
Who Is Yakubu Jang?
Yakubu Jang is the son of Jonah Jang, who served as governor of Plateau State and later represented Plateau North in the Senate.
His appointment now gives him a formal role within the Office of the President, although further details about his specific portfolio and responsibilities were not immediately disclosed in the announcement.
The Presidency is expected to provide additional details on the scope of his duties as he begins his new assignment.