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Jonah David Jang | |
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| Senator for Plateau North | |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gyang Pwajok |
| Succeeded by | Istifanus Gyang |
| Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum[1] | |
| In office 25 May 2013 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Rotimi Amaechi |
| Succeeded by | Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari |
| Governor of Plateau State | |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Deputy |
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| Preceded by | Joshua Dariye |
| Succeeded by | Simon Lalong |
| Military Governor of Gongola State | |
| In office August 1986 – December 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Yohanna Madaki |
| Succeeded by | Isa Mohammed |
| Military Governor of Benue State | |
| In office August 1985 – August 1986 | |
| Preceded by | John Atom Kpera |
| Succeeded by | Yohanna Madaki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1944 Du, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Plateau State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Ngo Talatu Jang |
| Residence(s) | Jos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Defence Academy |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Airforce |
| Years of service | 1965–1990 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
Jonah David Jang CON (born 13 March 1944) is a former Nigerian military officer and politician who served as the senator representing the Plateau North senatorial district from 2015 to 2019. He previously served as the governor of Plateau State from 2007 to 2015, and as military governor of Benue and Gongola States.[2][3]
In 2015, Jang ran and won the Plateau North senatorial district seat as his term as governor drew to a close.[4] In 2018, Jang declared his senate seat vacant and said it was time for the people of Plateau North to decide who would represent them at the red chamber.[5][6] Jang was at the time making nocturnal political consultations to run for the presidential ticket of the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 presidential election.
- ^ "Dr Jonah David Jang assumed office as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF)". 25 May 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Nigerian States". World Statesmen. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ "A Voice of Courage on the Plateau". This Day. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Governor Jang Wins Plateau North Senatorial Seat". Channels Television. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Jang opts out, declares his Senate seat vacant from 2019". Vanguard. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (10 August 2018). "Plateau 2019: Jang declares his senatorial seat 'vacant, says he won't run again'". Daily Post. Retrieved 13 March 2020.