| Da. Jacob Gyang Buba (CON, OFR, CFR) | |
|---|---|
| Gbong Gwom Jos (Most eminent King of Jos) | |
| Reign | August 2009 – present |
| Coronation | 1 August 2009 |
| Predecessor | Da Victor Dung Pam |
| Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service | |
| Term | January 2004 – 24 May 2008 |
| Successor | Hamman Bello |
| Born | 10 October 1951 Madu, Du. Jos South, Plateau State |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Service | Nigerian Customs Service |
| Years of service | 1975–2008 |
| Rank | Comptroller-General |
Da Jacob Gyang Buba CFR (born October 10, 1951) is a retired Nigeria customs officer and elder statesman. He served as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service from 2004 to 2008. On April 1, 2009, he was sworn in as the Gbong Gwom, the paramount traditional ruler of the Berom Kingdom, becoming the 5th Gbong Gwom after the demise of Da Victor Dung Pam.[1][2] He is the Chairman, Jos Traditional Council of Chiefs and president of the Plateau State Traditional Council.[3][4] He currently serves as the 3rd Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University since March 2016 at the 10th convocation of the institution.[5][6]
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