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State of Nigeria
Plateau (pronunciation) is a Nigerian state located in the North Central geopolitical zone. Its capital city is Jos. Officially nicknamed the "Home of
Plateau_State
2023 Senate elections in Plateau
elections in Plateau State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Plateau State, one from each of the state's three senatorial
2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Plateau State
2023_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Plateau_State
Military Administrators and Governors of Plateau State
This is a list of administrators and governors of Plateau State, Nigeria. During the military era, governors were generally referred to as Military Administrators
List of governors of Plateau State
List_of_governors_of_Plateau_State
Former state of Nigeria
Benue-Plateau State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Northern Region and existed until
Benue-Plateau_State
Mass murders in Nigeria, 23–25 December 2023
series of armed attacks occurred between 23 and 25 December 2023 in Plateau State in central Nigeria. They affected at least 17 rural communities in the
2023_Plateau_State_massacres
Villages in Plateau State
This is a list of villages and settlements in Plateau State, Nigeria, organised within a local government area (LGA) or district (with postal codes also
List of villages in Plateau State
List_of_villages_in_Plateau_State
Nigerian football club
Plateau United Football Club of Jos (usually known as Plateau United) is a Nigerian professional football (soccer) club based in Jos, that competes in
Plateau_United_F.C.
Nigeria. Pidgin Pulse Radio (pidginpulse.com), Bodija, Ibadan 88.65 – Radio Plateau 1 AM 1224, Jos 90.1 - Dr Fish FM, Jos 90.5 – Peace FM, Jos 93.3 – Unity
List of radio stations in Nigeria
List_of_radio_stations_in_Nigeria
Capital city of Plateau State, Nigeria
Jos /ˈdʒɔːs/ is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly
Jos
Legislative arm of the government of Plateau State of Nigeria
The Plateau State House of Assembly is the legislative arm of the government of Plateau State of Nigeria. It is a unicameral legislature with 24 members
Plateau State House of Assembly
Plateau_State_House_of_Assembly
Nigerian preacher
Reverend Christian pastor, activist of human rights, and preacher in Plateau State. He is best known for his outspoken activism on behalf of Christian
Ezekiel_Dachomo
Plateau in Nigeria
Plateau (formerly known as the Bauchi Plateau) is a plateau located near the centre of Nigeria. The plateau has given its name to the Plateau State in
Jos_Plateau
State of Nigeria
Listen is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria, bordered to the east by the states of Taraba and Plateau, to the north by Kaduna State, to the south
Nasarawa_State
Plateau State was held on 21 April 2007, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Plateau State. Satty Davies Gogwim representing Plateau
2007 Nigerian Senate elections in Plateau State
2007_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Plateau_State
Nigerian singer (born 1981)
Okoye and his twin brother Paul grew up in a large family, in Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria. He was born into the family of Josephine Okoye and Mazi Moses
Mr._P_(singer)
Overview of the government of Nigeria's state of Plateau
Plateau State Government is the government of Plateau State, concerned with the administration of the state ministries. The government consists of the
Government_of_Plateau_State
1992 Nigerian Senate election in Plateau State
in Plateau State was held on July 4, 1992, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Plateau State. Jacon Isandu representing Plateau North
1992 Nigerian Senate elections in Plateau State
1992_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Plateau_State
Islamic cleric
Yahaya Jingir pronunciation is an Islamic cleric scholar living in Plateau State, he is the National Chairman Council of Ulama Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah
Sani_Yahaya_Jingir
in Oyo State to serve for Muslim legal cases. Sharia has yet to be introduced to the entire state as the governing legal system. Plateau State currently
Polygamy_in_Nigeria
School in Nigeria
Plateau State Polytechnic is a state owned polytechnic in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. The institution has two campuses, one at Barkin Ladi and
Plateau_State_Polytechnic
2003 Nigerian Senate election in Plateau State
in Plateau State was held on April 12, 2003, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Plateau State. Cosmas Niagwan representing Plateau South
2003 Nigerian Senate elections in Plateau State
2003_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Plateau_State
Mass murder and kidnapping in Nigeria
gang of bandits killed more than 150 people in a series of attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria. The attacks are linked to the ongoing Nigerian bandit conflict
2022_Plateau_State_massacres
Nigerian monarchical institution since 1935
of Plateau State was renamed Gbong Gwom Jos. The shrewd statesman at the time felt it inappropriate that the traditional institutions of the state were
Gbong_Gwom_Jos
Town in Plateau State, Nigeria
Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. It has an area of 1,032 km2 and a population of 175,267 at the 2006 census. Plateau state Polytechnic is Located
Barkin_Ladi
Conflict between gangs and the Nigerian government
Abuja to Kaduna was attacked in Katari, Kaduna state, killing 10 passengers. 10 April 2022 Plateau State massacres. December 2022, more than 40 people
Nigerian_bandit_conflict
Southern Bantoid language of Nigeria
speakers are found in Benue state in Nigeria. The language is also widely spoken in some Nigerian states namely, Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa, Cross River
Tiv_language
State of Nigeria
Taraba state is bordered on the west by Nasarawa state and Benue state for 109 km, northwest by Plateau state for 202 km, north by the Bauchi state for 54 km
Taraba_State
Group of Benue–Congo languages of central Nigeria
Kaduna, Nasarawa State and in adjacent areas in central Nigeria.[citation needed] Berom and Eggon have the most speakers. Most Plateau languages are threatened
Plateau_languages
2023 gubernatorial election in Plateau State, Nigeria
2023 Plateau State gubernatorial election was held on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Plateau State, concurrent with elections to the Plateau State
2023 Plateau State gubernatorial election
2023_Plateau_State_gubernatorial_election
Series of rugged dissected plateaus in the eastern United States
Appalachian Plateau is the northwestern part of the Appalachian Highlands physiographic division of the United States, stretching from New York state to Alabama
Appalachian_Plateau
Village in Plateau State, Nigeria
the capital of Plateau State in central Nigeria. The village is found on hills called Shere Hills on the northern part of the Jos Plateau. The Hills got
Shere,_Plateau_State
Houses Burnt as Gunmen Attack Plateau Communities". 20 June 2025. "Mob Kills 12 Wedding-Bound Travellers in Plateau". 21 June 2025. "Police nab 22 suspects
List_of_massacres_in_Nigeria
in Plateau State was held on February 20, 1999, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Plateau State. Silas Janfa representing Plateau South
1999 Nigerian Senate elections in Plateau State
1999_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Plateau_State
Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nigeria
(born 1986) is a Nigerian politician who was elected speaker of the 9th Plateau State House of Assembly in 2019. Ayuba was a first-time member of the Assembly
Abok_Ayuba
University In Diram, Bokkos, Nigeria
Plateau State University is a university in Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria. It was established in 2005. It was granted recognition by the National Universities
Plateau_State_University
Land resource disputes in across Nigeria
violence in Nigeria's Plateau State". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 25 January 2024. "Gunmen kill at least 52 people in Nigeria's Plateau state". Reuters. 7 April
Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria
Herder–farmer_conflicts_in_Nigeria
Plateau in India
The Deccan Plateau (/ˈdɛkən/ DEK-ən ) or Peninsular Plateau, is a plateau that extends over an area of 422,000 km2 (163,000 sq mi) on the southern part
Deccan_Plateau
Christian denomination in Nigeria
churches across Nigeria and 18 other countries. Headquartered in Jos, Plateau State, ECWA is a partner of the international Christian mission organization
Evangelical Church Winning All
Evangelical_Church_Winning_All
West African ethnic group
areas encompass Taraba state, Nasarawa State, parts of southern Adamawa State, parts of the southeastern portion of Plateau State, Northern parts of Cross
Tiv_people
Second highest-ranking official in the executive branch of Plateau State in Nigeria
Plateau State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Plateau State, Nigeria, after the governor of Plateau State,
Deputy governor of Plateau State
Deputy_governor_of_Plateau_State
Nigerian televangelist (born 1980)
Langtang North) is a Nigerian gospel preacher, revivalist and author from Plateau State, Nigeria. He is the founder and senior pastor of Eternity Network International
Joshua_Selman
Nigerian politician (born 1980)
from Plateau State, Nigeria. He is a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke federal constituency of Plateau State in
Yusuf_Adamu_Gagdi
Nigerian politician (born 1957)
who has served as deputy governor of Plateau State since 2023. She previously served as a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly. Josephine Chundung
Josephine_Piyo
LGA and town in Plateau State, Nigeria
Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Nigeria, situated some 200 kilometres (120 mi) south east of Jos, the Plateau State capital. It shares boundary
Wase,_Nigeria
LGA and Town in Plateau State, Nigeria
Bassa is a town and Local Government Area in the north of Plateau State, Nigeria, bordering Kaduna and Bauchi States. It has an area of 1,743 km2 with
Bassa,_Plateau_State
Ethnic group in Plateau State, Nigeria
spelt Birom) are one of the largest autochthonous ethnic groups in Plateau State Nigeria, covering about four local government areas, namely Riyom, Jos
Berom_people
Nigerian politician (born 1968)
Party (PDP) in Plateau State decided to endorse the Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate, Prince Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang, for the Plateau North senatorial
Simon_Davou_Mwadkwon
Plateau State's delegation in Nigeria's National Assembly
National Assembly delegation from Plateau consists of three Senators representing Plateau North, Plateau Central and Plateau South Senatorial Districts and
Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Plateau
Nigerian_National_Assembly_delegation_from_Plateau
Geographic and ecological region of Texas, United States
The Edwards Plateau is a geographic region forming the crossroads of Central, South, and West Texas, United States. It is named in honor of Haden Edwards
Edwards_Plateau
LGA and town in Plateau State, Nigeria
Mangu is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Governor Caleb Mutfwang appointed Markus Artu as the Transition Committee Chairman of the
Mangu,_Nigeria
2021 stone monument in Dwoi, Plateau State, Nigeria
the New Jerusalem compound, in Dwoi (also spelled Doi), Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria. It was erected before 2017 but formally dedicated in December
Ten Commandments Monument (Nigeria)
Ten_Commandments_Monument_(Nigeria)
Plateau in southwestern United States
fault-separated plateaus: Awapa Plateau Aquarius Plateau Kaiparowits Plateau Markagunt Plateau Paunsaugunt Plateau Sevier Plateau Fishlake Plateau Pavant Plateau Gunnison
Colorado_Plateau
Nigerian politician and lawyer (born 1963)
and 1994, he was the Deputy Scribe of the Nigerian Bar Association in Plateau State. After a political stint that lasted seven years he again returned to
Simon_Lalong
Nigerian Police officer and statesman
police commissioner and the first military governor of the defunct Benue-Plateau State. He was tried and then executed due to his alleged connections to the
Joseph_Gomwalk
Geopolitical zone of Nigeria
falling into the West Sudanian savanna ecoregion. Plateau State is also named for the Jos Plateau, which lies in the east-central portion of the zone
North_Central_(Nigeria)
Nigerian Politician, lawyer and academic (born 1964)
Langtang South Local Government in Plateau State. Solomon Dalung was born on 26 September 1964 in Sabo Gida, Plateau State. He had his primary school education
Solomon_Dalung
Town in Plateau State, Nigeria
Gindiri is a town in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, North Central, Nigeria. The postal code of the area is 932. The town sits on an elevation
Gindiri
2011 Nigerian Senate election in Plateau State
election in Plateau State was held on April 9, 2011, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Plateau State. Victor Lar representing Plateau South
2011 Nigerian Senate elections in Plateau State
2011_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Plateau_State
Suburb of Northern Beaches, New South Wales, Australia
Collaroy Plateau is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Collaroy Plateau is 22 kilometres north-east of the Sydney
Collaroy_Plateau
as A.3 West Chadic) are a branch of West Chadic languages spoken in Plateau State, north-central Nigeria. The Angas languages are: Angas Ngasic: Ngas
Angas_languages
Nigerian politician
in Plateau State. He is a graduate from Plateau State University, Bokkos. Under the leadership of Dewan, important bills such as the Plateau State Electricity
Dewan_Gabriel
Suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bilgola Plateau is a suburb in Sydney's Northern Beaches in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is mainly residential, with two small
Bilgola_Plateau
governors of Benue State. Benue State of Nigeria was formed on 03 February 1976 when Benue-Plateau State was divided into Benue and Plateau states. States
List of governors of Benue State
List_of_governors_of_Benue_State
LGA in Plateau State, Nigeria
Jos South is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. It houses the Plateau State new Government house which includes the Office of the Executive
Jos_South
Nigerian Islamic cleric and humanitarian (1936–2026)
Mosque in Nghar, a community in the Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. In 2018, Yelwan Gindi Akwati, Swei, and Nghar villages were attacked
Abdullahi_Abubakar
State of Nigeria
area became part of the North-Western State, Kwara State, and Benue-Plateau State. After Benue-Plateau and the North-Western states were split in 1976,
Kogi_State
Former state of Nigeria
Benue-Plateau State. It existed until 27 August 1991, when it was divided into two states - Adamawa and Taraba. Its capital city was Yola. "Gongola State of
Gongola_State
Topics referred to by the same term
(Gabon) Lasithi Plateau, a high plain on Crete, Greece Plateau, Ivory Coast, a district of Abidjan Plateau (state), a state in Nigeria Plateau, São Tomé and
Plateau_(disambiguation)
Military Head of State of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975 (born 1934)
North-Western State, North-Eastern state, Kano State, North-Central State, Benue-Plateau State, Kwara State, Western State, Lagos State, Mid-Western State, and
Yakubu_Gowon
Region in Mexico
range in the state of Zacatecas divides the plateau into northern and southern sections. These two sections, called the Northern Plateau (Mesa del Norte)
Mexican_Plateau
Nigerian politician (born 1964)
and Government Secondary school Dengi, all in Plateau State. He pursued further studies at Plateau State Polytechnic and Kaduna Polytechnic. Idris also
Ahmed_Idris_Wase
Public university in Jos, Nigeria
University of Jos, abbreviated as Unijos, is a federal university in Jos, Plateau State, central Nigeria. What became the University of Jos was established
University_of_Jos
Yangkam people and language in Nigeria
Bashar is a town and district in Wase Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State, Nigeria. The town is located at approximately 9°18′46″N 10°09′29″E
Bashar,_Plateau_State
Nasarawa State. Nasarawa State, Nigeria was created on October 1st, 1996 when it was split from Plateau State. List of governors of Plateau State States
List of governors of Nasarawa State
List_of_governors_of_Nasarawa_State
Nigerian politician
Government Area of Bauchi State. He attended primary school in Newo-Foron, Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, and secondary schools in
Shehu_Buba_Umar
Town in Pengana, Bassa, Plateau State, Nigeria
Bassa LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria. It is one of the Jere settlements. It is located in the northern region of Bassa LGA, bordering Kaduna State from the
Jengre
2019 Nigerian Senate election in Plateau State
Senate election in Plateau State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Plateau State. Ignatius Datong Longjan
2019 Nigerian Senate elections in Plateau State
2019_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Plateau_State
Geological formation in Nigeria
The Mambilla Plateau is a plateau in the Taraba State of Nigeria. The Mambilla Plateau has an average elevation of about 1,600 metres (5,249 ft) above
Mambilla_Plateau
Ethnic group in Nigeria
Ngas people (also known as the Agas and Angas) are an ethnic group in Plateau State, Nigeria. They speak an Afro-Asiatic language called Ngas. Recent studies
Angas_people
Plateau language of Nigeria
Pe, also spelled Pai or Pye, is a minor Plateau language of southeastern Plateau State, Nigeria. It is classified as a Tarokoid language by Roger Blench
Pe_language
Massacre in Plateau State, Nigeria
Fulani herders against villagers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Fighting between (mostly Christian) farmers and Fulani herders
2023_Mangu_violence
Nigerian accountant and politician (born 1957)
senator representing the Plateau Central senatorial district from 2011 to 2019. He previously served as the governor of Plateau State from 1999 to 2006 when
Joshua_Dariye
Nigerian lawyer and politician (born 1965)
is the current governor of Plateau State since 2023. He is a former Chairman of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Mutfwang was sworn in as
Caleb_Mutfwang
Senatorial district in Nigeria
Plateau North senatorial district in Plateau State covers six local government areas, namely Barkin-Ladi, Bassa, Jos East, Jos North, Jos South, and Riyom
Plateau North senatorial district
Plateau_North_senatorial_district
Nigerian professional surveyor and politician
professional surveyor and politician who served as the Deputy Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly from 2017 to 2023. Representing the Dengi Constituency
Saleh_Shehu_Yipmong
West Chadic language
(Jakato [ʒàkàtɔ̀] or Jakattoe) is a West Chadic language spoken in Plateau State, Nigeria. It was identified by Roger Blench in 2016. It is spoken by
Chakato_language
Kainji language spoken in Nigeria
by the Atsam people, mainly found in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State and Bassa LGA of Plateau State, Middle Belt, Nigeria. Atsam at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015)
Atsam_language
Afro-Asiatic language
Pyapun is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in Plateau State, Nigeria. It is spoken in about 10 villages east of the Panyam-Shendam road. A Sociolinguistic
Pyapun_language
36 states that each elect a governor to serve as chief executive of the state government. The sole federal district, the Federal Capital Territory, is
List of current state governors in Nigeria
List_of_current_state_governors_in_Nigeria
Plateau language spoken in Nigeria
is a regionally important Plateau language of Nigeria. It is also known by the name of its native district in Plateau State, Rukuba. Ce at Ethnologue
Ce_language
Nigerian politician (1943–2025)
Nigeria Peoples Party. He was elected Senator for the Plateau South constituency of Plateau State, Nigeria in the March 2015 national elections. Useni
Jeremiah_Useni
Nigerian politician
serves as a member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Labour
Daniel_Asama_Ago
Nigerian politician (1938–2014)
the governor of Plateau State from 2006 to 2007, following the impeachment of Joshua Dariye. He served as deputy governor of Plateau State from 1999 to 2004;
Michael_Botmang
West Chadic language group of Nigeria
West Chadic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family, are spoken in Plateau State, north-central Nigeria. The Ron languages have undergone extensive influence
Ron_languages
Federal government higher education institution in Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria
federal government higher education institution located in Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria. It was affiliated to University of Jos for its degree programmes
Federal University of Education, Pankshin
Federal_University_of_Education,_Pankshin
LGA and town in Plateau State, Nigeria
Riyom is a town and Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. It was carved out of the old Barkin Ladi Local Government Area on 1 October 1996
Riyom
Geological feature in Asia
The Iranian plateau or Persian plateau is a geological feature spanning parts of Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and the South Caucasus. It makes
Iranian_plateau
Senatorial district in Nigeria
Plateau Central senatorial district in Plateau State in Nigeria covers five local government areas which consists Bokkos, Mangu, Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam
Plateau Central senatorial district
Plateau_Central_senatorial_district
LGA and town in Plateau State, Nigeria
Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Plateau State University, located in Bokkos, was temporary closed in 2007, but reopened in 2012. Plateau State has experienced
Bokkos
local government areas. Plateau state is made up of 8 federal constituencies which covers 17 local government areas. Rivers state is made up of 13 federal
List of Nigerian federal constituencies
List_of_Nigerian_federal_constituencies
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