President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yakubu Jang, son of former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, as Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President.


Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the appointment on Saturday while delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the President at the 80th birthday celebration and book launch of Chief Jonah Jang in Jos, Plateau State.


“On behalf of Mr President, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Yakubu Jang as Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President,” Shettima said.


The high-profile event took place at the Tamarald Event Centre in Jos and was attended by Vice President Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors, federal and state officials, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.


Shettima said the appointment reflected the President’s recognition of capacity, loyalty and the need to accommodate diverse voices in governance. Guests, including political leaders and associates of the Jang family, welcomed the announcement with applause.


The appointment was made on the same day political leaders gathered to honour the elder statesman for his decades of service in the Nigerian Air Force, as Military Administrator, two-term governor of Plateau State and senator.


Former Governor Jang, who turned 80, also unveiled his autobiography, Airman to Politics: My Life, during the event.