President Bola Tinubu appoints Yakubu Jang—son of former Plateau State governor and senator Jonah Jang—as Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President. Multiple outlets report that the announcement comes from Vice President Kashim Shettima during a goodwill message delivered on behalf of Tinubu. The announcement is made on Saturday at Chief Jonah Jang’s 80th birthday celebration and book launch in Jos, Plateau State.
According to the reports, the event is held at Tamarald Event Centre and draws senior political figures and dignitaries, including Vice President Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors, federal and state officials, traditional rulers, and other guests. Shettima says the appointment reflects Tinubu’s assessment of capacity and recognition of loyalty and the need to include diverse voices in governance, as covered by at least one outlet. Other details included across the coverage describe Jonah Jang’s public service record and the unveiling of his autobiography, “Airman to Politics: My Life,” at the ceremony. The outlets agree on the appointee’s identity, the role, and the context and location of the announcement.
