Jonah Jang appoints son, Yakubu as Commissioner

Gov.Jonah Jang of Plateau state has appointed his son, Yakubu Jang, as the Commissioner for Lands and Urban Planning in the state.

Yakubu's appointment was made known by the state's Commissioner for Information, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar on December 21st. 

According to the Commissioner, Yakubu who was until his recent appointment his father's special adviser on Special duties, was promoted to the office of a Commissioner following the immediate past commissioner, Yilji Gomwalk's resignation to pursue his political appointment as a running mate to the PDP Governorship flag bearer in the state, Mr. Gyang Pwajok.

Yakubu's appointment has caused uproars and chaos as Plateau residents are reacting negatively since the announcement.