Plateau State

Plateau State is located in the north-central zone out of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1094595-geopolitical-zones-nigeria-states.html|title=Geopolitical zones in Nigeria and their states|date=20 March 2017}} With an area of {{Convert|26,899|km2|mi2}}, the state has an estimated population of about three million people. It is located between latitude 8°24' N and 10°30' N and longitude 8°32' E and 10°38' E.{{Cite web |title=Plateau {{!}} state, Nigeria {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Plateau-state-Nigeria |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}} The state is named after the Jos Plateau, a mountainous area in the north of the state with rock formations.{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Tribune |date=2017-10-10 |title=SHERE HILLS: Amazing hills and rock formations |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/shere-hills-amazing-hills-rock-formations/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}} Bare rocks are scattered across the grasslands, which cover the plateau.{{Cite web |last=pictda |title=Welcome! Home{{!}} Plateau State Government Website |url=https://plateaustate.gov.ng/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Laravel |language=en}} The altitude ranges from around {{convert|1200|m}} to a peak of {{convert|1829|m}} above sea level in the Shere Hills range near Jos. Years of tin and columbite mining have left the area strewn with deep gorges and lakes.{{Cite web |last1=Diala |first1=Sam |last2=THEWILL |date=2022-02-27 |title=State of the States: Plateau State |url=https://thewillnigeria.com/news/state-of-the-states-plateau-state/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |language=en-US}}

• Bauchi State – to the north east for 360 km (224 miles),
• Kaduna State – to the north west
• Nasarawa State – to the south west for 219 km (136 miles)
• Taraba State – to the south east for 202 km (126 miles)

Although situated in the tropical zone, the higher altitude gives the state a near-temperate climate, with an average temperature between 13 and 22 °C. Harmattan winds cause the coldest weather between December and February, with the warmest temperatures usually in the dry season months of March and April. The mean annual rainfall varies between {{convert|1317|mm|0|abbr=on}} in the southern part to {{convert|1460|mm|0|abbr=on}} on the plateau, with the highest rainfall during the wet season in July and August. The cooler climate has led to a reduced incidence of some tropical diseases such as malaria. The Jos Plateau is the source of many rivers in northern Nigeria, including the Kaduna, Gongola, Hadeja and Damaturu rivers.{{Cite web |title=Plateau {{!}} State, Nigeria, and Capital {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Plateau-state-Nigeria |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}

The Jos Plateau is thought to be an area of younger granite which was intruded through an area of older granite rock, making up the surrounding states. These "younger" granites are thought to be about 160 million years old. This creates the unusual scenery of the Jos Plateau. There are numerous hillocks with gentle slopes emerging from the ground like mushrooms scattered with huge boulders. Also, volcanic activity 50 million years ago created numerous volcanoes and vast basaltic plateaus formed from lava flows. This also produces regions of mainly narrow and deep valleys and pediments (surfaces made smooth by erosion) from the middle of rounded hills with sheer rock faces.[http://www.onlinenigeria.com/links/Plateauadv.asp?blurb=461 Nigeria: PHYSICAL SETTING – Plateau State] The phases of volcanic activities involved in the formation of Plateau State have made it one of the mineral rich states in the country.{{cite journal|last1=Hodder|first1=B. W.|authorlink=Dick Hodder|title=Tin Mining on the Jos Plateau of Nigeria|journal=Economic Geography|volume=35|issue=2|year=1959|pages=109–122|issn=0013-0095|doi=10.2307/142394|jstor=142394}}

Plateau State is officially nicknamed The Home of Peace and Tourism.{{Cite web |title=Plateau State of Nigeria :: Nigeria Information & Guide |url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Plateau/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}} Although the tourism sector is not thriving due to perennial security issues and state government failure, its natural endowments are still attractions to tourists, mostly from within Nigeria.

• The Wildlife Safari ParkFile:Wildlife_Park_Jos,_Plateau_Entrance.jpg sits in the middle of {{Cvt|8|km2|0}} of unspoiled savanna bush, about {{convert|4|km|0|abbr=on}} from Jos.{{Cite web|date=2018-11-05|title=A guide to planning a wild adventure to Jos Wildlife Park|url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/a-guide-to-planning-a-wild-adventure-to-jos-wildlife-park/9mlw0tq|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}

File:Elephant_at_Jos,_WildLife_Park.jpg

• The National Museum in Jos was founded in 1952. It is known for its archaeology and pottery collections, and with some fine Nok terracotta heads and artefacts dating from 500 BC to 200 AD.{{Cite web|title=Nok Culture|url=https://www.worldhistory.org/Nok_Culture/|website=World History Encyclopedia|access-date=2020-05-28}}
• The Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture is adjacent, with life-size replicas various of buildings, from the walls of Kano to a Tiv village. Items from colonial times relating to the railway and tin mining are on display.{{Cite web|title=Museum Of Traditional Nigerian Architecture – Crafts Village HUB|url=https://hub.craftsvillage.com.ng/listing/museum-of-traditional-nigerian-architecture/|access-date=2021-06-16|language=en-US}}
• Solomon Lar Amusement Park in Jos cityFile:View_from_inside_Solomon_Lar_Amusement_Park.jpg is named after Chief Solomon Lar, a former governor of Plateau State.{{Cite web|title=Solomon Lar Amusement Park {{!}} Jos|url=https://www.africabizinfo.com/NG/solomon-lar-amusement-park|access-date=2021-06-16|website=AfricaBizInfo|language=en}}
• Jos Zoo was established in 1957 and has a good stock of animals, birds and reptiles.{{Cite web|title=Jos Zoo Plateau State :: Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Plateau/Jos-Zoo.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}
• Assop Falls is perhaps, the most notable of Nigeria's many waterfalls. Located at the edge of the Jos Plateau, about {{convert|40|mi|km}} from Jos city, on the road to Abuja. It is used as a filming location for soap operas and advertisements.{{Cite web|date=2017-09-26|title=Assop Falls, pride of Plateau State|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/assop-falls-pride-plateau-state/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Tribune Online|language=en-GB}}
• Kurra Falls is a tourist area some 77 km southeast of Jos and is the location of the state's first hydroelectric power station.{{Cite web|title=Kurra Falls 2021 top things to do in plateau, jos plateau, reviews, best time to visit, photo gallery {{!}} HelloTravel Nigeria|url=https://www.hellotravel.com/nigeria/kurra-falls,%20https://www.hellotravel.com/nigeria/kurra-falls|access-date=2021-06-16|website=www.hellotravel.com}}
• Wase Rock is a dome-shaped inselberg which juts out of the ground to a height of 450 meters.{{Cite web|title=Plateau State of Nigeria :: Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Plateau/Plateau_State.html|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com|access-date=2020-05-28}} It is located about 216 km southeast of Jos, near Wase town. It is one of only five breeding sites of the white pelican in Africa. Because of this, the government now protects about {{convert|321|acre|ha}} around the rock as a bird sanctuary and for wildlife development.
• File:Kerang highlands.jpgThe Kerang highlands are located about 88 km from Jos. These volcanic hills are the source of natural mountain springs, which are use for bottled spring water.{{Cite web|last=Kolawole|first=Folarin|date=2015-12-10|title=The Magnificent Inactive Volcanoes of Jos Plateau|url=https://the234project.com/state-and-tourism/nigeria/volcanoes-of-jos-plateau/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=PR2J3C4 – Nigeria @ Her Best|language=en-US}}
• The Shere Hills include some of the plateau's highest peaks. They are a range of hills to the east of Jos which have views of the city below and attract mountain climbers and hill walkers.{{Cite web|title=SHERE HILLS: Amazing hills and rock formations" Arewa" Tribune Online|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/shere-hills-amazing-hills-rock-formations/|date=2017-10-10|website=Tribune Online|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-05-30}}
• Riyom Rock is a rock formation 25 km southwest of Jos, near Riyom town.{{Cite web|title=RIYOM ROCK FORMATION|url=https://www.visitnigerianow.com/tours/riyom-rock-formation/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Visit Nigeria Now|language=en-GB}}
• Pandam Game Reserve is a largely unspoiled wildlife sanctuary with hippopotami, crocodiles, and several snake species. Park rangers track game on foot and guide the visitors.{{Cite web|title=Pandam Game Reserve Plateau State :: Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Plateau/Pandam-Wildlife-Park-Jos.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}
• Kahwang Rock Formation of basalt rocks, is located in Bangai village in the Bachi district of Riyom.{{Cite web|date=2020-05-31|title=10 Beautiful Rock Formations Around Nigeria|url=https://guardian.ng/life/10-beautiful-rock-formations-around-nigeria/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}

File:Kahwhang Basalt Rock Formation Riyom Plateau State.jpg

Natural resources in the state include: barite, bauxite, bentonite, bismuth, cassiterite, clay, coal, emeralds, fluoride, granite, iron ore, kaolin, lead / zinc, marble, molybdenite, pyrochlore, salt, tantalite / columbite, and tin / wolfram.{{Cite web|title=Natural Resources – Welcome To The Embassy of Nigeria|url=https://nigerianembassythehague.nl/about-nigeria/natural-resources/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}

File:Topaz-169707.jpg from the Jos Plateau in Plateau State]]

Plateau state has been adjusted to its present borders many times. Colonial manipulation was from a desire to protect the railway construction and guarantee safe passage of mined tin to the coast. There was also an attempt initially to create a province of largely non-Muslims under one Resident. Later alterations came from strong local desires for self-government.

The British began to exert colonial control of Nigeria in the early 20th century. At that time, much of Plateau State was part of Bauchi Province. In 1926, Plateau Province, made up of Jos and Pankshin Divisions, was carved out of Bauchi.{{Cite web |last=pictda |title=Welcome! Home{{!}} Plateau State Government Website |url=https://plateaustate.gov.ng/ |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=Laravel |language=en}} The border changed several times in subsequent years as the government sought not to split ethnic groups. In May 1967, Benue and Plateau Provinces were merged to form the large Benue-Plateau State. At this time Nigeria had twelve states.

Following the civil war, Benue-Plateau State was one of several large states which were further split up following pressure on the federal government. Under the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon, the country was further divided into nineteen states in 1976 and Plateau State was created from Benue-Plateau covering the area of the original Plateau Province. In 1996, Plateau State was further subdivided to create Nasarawa State which was carved out of the western half of Plateau State by Sani Abacha's military regime.

Tin mining activities began in 1902 under the British and continue to the present day.

21st Century Conflicts

{{Main|Boko Haram insurgency|Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria|Nigerian bandit conflict}}

During the 21st century, Plateau State has experienced significant violence, including riots, bombings, and clashes between different ethnic and religious groups. The region has seen conflicts involving various actors, including jihadist insurgents like Boko Haram, as well as tensions between Muslim Hausa-Fulani herders and predominantly Christian farmers, similar to other states in Nigeria's Middle Belt.{{cite news |date=2019-12-17 |title=Meet the peacekeepers of Nigeria's Plateau State |newspaper=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2018/12/17/meet-the-peacekeepers-of-nigerias-plateau-state/?noredirect=on |access-date=2019-08-26}}

While some attacks have been attributed to Fulani herders, there have also been reports of violence by Christian militias and other local armed groups. In June 2018, ethnic violence in Jos resulted in the deaths of 86 people.{{Cite web |author=Stephanie Busari |date=25 June 2018 |title=Nigeria: Scores killed, homes burned in Plateau State attacks |url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/25/africa/nigeria-attacks-intl/index.html |access-date=2021-06-17 |website=CNN}} According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide, 238 people were killed in a single weekend in June 2018, and 1,061 people lost their lives in the first three months of that year due to attacks linked to Fulani herders.{{Cite web |title=Attacks on Nigerian Christians escalate |url=https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2018/6-july/news/world/attacks-on-nigerian-christians-escalate |access-date=2021-06-17 |website=www.churchtimes.co.uk}}

However, violence in the region is not one-sided. In recent years, Fulani communities have also suffered attacks, including incidents where armed groups have targeted Muslim herders and travelers on roads. Reports indicate that Christian-majority vigilantes and local militias have engaged in reprisal killings, further escalating tensions. For example, in January 2024, a senior military officer and several soldiers were killed in Plateau State in an attack linked to ongoing communal unrest.{{Cite web |title=Nigerian general, soldiers killed in Plateau state |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67867890 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=BBC}}

While many portray the conflict through an ethnic and religious lens, analysts suggest that factors such as climate change, competition over land, and political instability also play significant roles.{{Cite web |last=Olufemi |first=Alfred |date=2023-11-28 |title=Horrors on the Plateau: Inside Nigeria's farmer-herder conflict |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/11/28/horrors-on-the-plateau-inside-nigerias-farmer-herder-conflict |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}} In 2022, a bandit gang attacked several villages, leading to significant casualties. More recently, in December 2023, at least 200 people died in a series of new attacks.{{cite news |title=More than 100 killed in central Nigeria during attacks by military gangs |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20231225-more-than-100-killed-in-central-nigeria-during-attacks-by-military-gangs |access-date=29 December 2023 |agency=France24 |date=25 December 2023 |ref=France24}}

The ongoing violence in Plateau State underscores the complexity of the crisis, where multiple groups engage in attacks and retaliations, worsening instability in the region.

The Plateau State administrative structure consists of the state cabinet, the House of Assembly and local government areas.

The state government is run by the governor (chief executive), deputy governor, secretary to the state government, commissioners (cabinet members), special advisers, permanent secretaries, board chairmen and general managers. The current governor is Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.{{Cite web |title=Governor Of Plateau State Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang |url=https://nigeriastar.news.blog/tag/governor-of-plateau-state-barrister-caleb-manasseh-mutfwang/ |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=Nigeria Star News |language=en}} He was sworn in on 29 May 2023 under the party PDP.{{Cite web|last=pictda|title=Welcome! Home{{!}} Plateau State Government Website|url=https://plateaustate.gov.ng/|access-date=2022-02-07|website=Laravel|language=en}}

The House of Assembly consists of 25 members.{{Cite web |title=All 24 Members of Plateau Assembly to Sit Thursday – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/11/25/all-24-members-of-plateau-assembly-to-sit-thursday/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |date=25 November 2021 |language=en-US}} The current Speaker of the house is Rt. Hon. [https://channelstv.com/2023/06/13/first-time-lawmaker-moses-sule-emerges-as-plateau-speaker/amp/ Dewan Kudangbena Gabriel] who was elected on 13 June 2023 by the members of the 10th assembly.{{Cite web |last=David |date=2021-10-28 |title=Plateau Assembly impeach Speaker, elect Yakubu Sanda |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/plateau-assembly-impeach-speaker-elect-yakubu-sanda/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-us}}

The local government is headed by a chairman, who is the chief executive, while his cabinet consists of elected councilors who make up the legislative arm.{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=2021-10-11 |title=Plateau: Lalong swears-in elected Chairmen of 17 LGA |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/plateau-lalong-swears-in-elected-chairmen-of-17-lga/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}

Plateau State is also divided into 17 local government areas, each encompassing ethnic groups who share common affinities or distant bloodlines.{{Cite web |last=Stephens |first=Matt |date=2018-11-12 |title=List of the 17 Local Government Areas in Plateau State ⋆ NaijaHomeBased |url=https://www.naijahomebased.com/list-17-local-government-areas-plateau-state/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=NaijaHomeBased |language=en-US}} Leaders of these local government areas are elected by the people from amongst several contestants who may not be related to any past chiefdom leaders.{{Cite web |last=Pwanagba |first=Agabus |date=2021-10-11 |title=Plateau LG polls: It's an appointment, executive rascality, rape of democracy – PDP |url=https://dailypost.ng/2021/10/11/plateau-lg-polls-its-an-appointment-executive-rascality-rape-of-democracy-pdp/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}

{{See also|List of villages in Plateau State}}

In 1976, Plateau State consisted of fourteen local government areas (LGAs). New LGAs were carved out of the large ones in 1989, 1991 and 1996, so that the new Plateau State is subdivided into the following seventeen LGAs:{{Cite web |last=jlukmon |date=2023-05-03 |title=List of 17 Local Governments in Plateau State and their Headquarters. |url=https://aboutnigerians.com/list-of-17-local-governments-in-plateau-state-and-their-headquarters/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503080037/https://aboutnigerians.com/list-of-17-local-governments-in-plateau-state-and-their-headquarters/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=3 May 2023 |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=ABOUT NIGERIANS |language=en-US}}

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• Barkin Ladi
• Bassa
• Bokkos
• Jos East
• Jos North
• Jos South
• Kanam
• Kanke
• Langtang North
• Langtang South
• Mangu
• Mikang
• Pankshin
• Qua'an Pan
• Riyom
• Shendam
• Wase

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File:Male figure, Montol People, Nigeria, early 20th century CE. These figures were used by men's societies in healing rituals. Sculpture. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.jpg

The state has over forty ethno-linguistic groups. Some of the indigenous ethnic groups in the state are:

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• Afizere
• Amo
• Anaguta
• Aten
• Atyap
• Bache
• Berom
• Bijim
• Bogghom
• Buji
• Fier
• Goemai
• Irigwe
• Jarawa
• Jipal
• Jukun
• Kadung
• Kofyar (comprising Doemak, Kwalla and Mernyang)
• Miship
• Montol
• Mushere
• Mwaghavul
• Ngas
• Piapung
• Pyem
• Ron-Kulere
• Talet
• Tarok
• Tiv
• Youm

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These ethnic groups are predominantly farmers and have similar cultural and traditional ways of life. People from other parts of country have come to settle in the state; these include the Idoma, Igbo, Yoruba, Ibibio, Annang, Efik, Ijaw, and Bini.

Each ethnic group has its own distinct language, but as with the rest of the country, English is the official language in the state. Hausa is also a common medium of communication and commerce as is the case in most parts of the state.{{Cite news|url=https://www.globalchristiannews.org/article/200-more-killed-in-nigeria-attacks-by-fulani-herdsmen/|title=200 more killed in Nigeria attacks by Fulani Herdsmen|date=2018-06-24|work=Global Christian News|access-date=2018-07-04|language=en-GB}}

Plateau state residents are predominantly Christians.

The Roman Catholic Church includes 830,714 faithful in the Archdiocese of Jos (1934) with 60 parishes under Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu (2020), and two suffragan dioceses of Pankshin (2014) with 32 parishes under Bishop Michael Global Gokum (2014), and Shendam (2007) with 31 parishes under Bishop Philip Davou Dung (2016).

The Anglican Diocese of Jos (1980) within the Province of Jos, is led by Bishop Benjamin Kwashi (2008).

Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) is leb by Amos Mozoh ant it headquarters is located in Jos North.

A3 highway (Nigeria) northeast from Kaduna State at Jenta via Makera, Bukuru and Jos to Bauchi State at Rafin Jaki

A236 highway (Nigeria) northwest from Jos as the Kakwonka-Tudun Wada Rd via Mista Ali and Jere to Kaduna State at Jengre as the Pambeguwa-Jengre Rd.

• south from A3 at Mararaba Jama'a via Ban, Heipang, and Kassa Hausawa, to Barakin Gangare.
• the Baarakin Ladi-Pankshin Rd east from Barakin Gangare via Doorowa, Soko Ca Futa, Mongu, Mangu, Duwop, and Vodni to Angwan Sarki.
• the Jos Rd continues southeast from Angwan Sarki via Duk, Gwolong, Kabwir, Amper and Rek to Langtang
• the Langtang-Zamko-Yelwa Rd south from Langtang via Zamerum and Zamko to Inshar.
• south from Inshar via Ajikemai, Yamini and Mato to Taraba State at Ikputu.
• the Amper-Bachumbi Rd west from Taraba State at Zurak via Zok, and Gaji to Bashar
• the Langtang-Wase-Bashar Rd south via Angwan Nasarawa and Yola to Wase,
• the Mavo Wase Rd east from Wase via Mavo Wase to Gwiwan Kpgi,
• the Lafia-Shandam Rd west from Inshar via Lonvel, Shendam, Pershiep, Shepwan, Der, Kurgwi, Kwande, Layi, Taram and Namu to Nasarawa State at Ungwan Mai,
• west from A3 at Makera via Kwakwi to Garuwa,
• the Jos Kafanchan Rd from Kaduna to Garuwa,
• the Kagoro-Dutsen Kato Rd north and east from Garuwa continuing the Jos-Kafanchan Rd as the Vom Rd to A3 at Bukuru.

The 1067 mm Cape Gauge Eastern Line north from Lafia in Nasarawa State via Jos to Bauchi State.Rail transport in Nigeria

Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos with flights to Abuja and Lagos.

Tertiary institutions in Plateau State include:

• College of Education, Gindiri{{Cite web|last=jobadung|date=2020-03-18|title=NTA College Jos Available Programmes And Entry Requirements|url=https://jobadung.com/nta-college-jos-available-programmes-entry-requirements/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Jobadung|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Academy|first=Samphina|date=2019-02-27|title=Courses Offered in College of Education, Gindiri (COEGINDIRI)|url=https://samphina.com.ng/college-education-gindiri-undergraduate-courses/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Samphina Academy|language=en-US}}
• Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom{{Cite web|title=Federal College Of Animal Health And Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State|url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/company/332/federal-college-of-animal-health-and-production-technology-vom-plateau-state|access-date=2021-06-17|website=www.manpower.com.ng}}
• Federal College of Education, Pankshin{{Cite web|title=Home|url=http://www.fcepankshin.edu.ng/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=www.fcepankshin.edu.ng}}
• National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies{{Cite web |title=National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies – MacArthur Foundation |url=https://www.macfound.org/grantee/national-institute-for-policy-and-strategic-studies-10115392/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=www.macfound.org}}
• Plateau State Polytechnic{{Cite web |last=Fapohunda |first=Olusegun |title=List of Courses Offered by Plateau State Polytechnic |url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/plapoly-courses/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.myschoolgist.com |date=9 July 2021 |language=en}}
• Plateau State University{{Cite web |last=Fapohunda |first=Olusegun |title=List Of PLASU Courses and Programmes Offered |url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/plasu-courses/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.myschoolgist.com |date=9 October 2021 |language=en}}
• University of Jos{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} University of Jos |url=https://www.unijos.edu.ng/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.unijos.edu.ng}}

Languages of Plateau State listed by LGA:{{Cite news|url=https://www.ethnologue.com/country/NG|title=Nigeria|work=Ethnologue|edition=22|access-date=2020-01-10}}

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• Joshua Chibi Dariye – (born 1957), former Governor of Plateau State{{Cite web |date=2018-06-13 |title=Joshua Dariye: Travails of a jailed former governor |url=https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/joshua-dariye-travails-jailed-former-governor/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}
• Delmwa Deshi-Kura, Nigerian film production executive and director, known for her work in television and reality productions.
• Yusuf Adamu Gagdi
• Joseph Nanven Garba – (1943–2001), general, diplomat, and politician who served as president of the United Nations General Assembly{{Cite news |last=Lewis |first=Paul |date=2002-06-05 |title=Joseph Garba, 58, a Nigerian Coup Plotter and, Later, a Diplomat |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/05/world/joseph-garba-58-a-nigerian-coup-plotter-and-later-a-diplomat.html |access-date=2022-09-04 |issn=0362-4331}}
• Joseph Gomwalk – (1935–1976), police commissioner and first Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State{{Cite web |date=2021-11-07 |title=First Governor Of Benue-Plateau State, Late JD Gomwalk To Be Granted State Pardon Before End Of 2021-Lalong |url=https://universalreportersng.com/first-governor-of-benue-plateau-state-late-jd-gomwalk-to-be-granted-state-pardon-before-end-of-2021-lalong/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |language=en-US}}
• Yakubu Gowon – (born 1934), Nigerian army general, former military leader and Head of State of Nigeria{{Cite web |title=Yakubu Gowon {{!}} Education, Age, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yakubu-Gowon |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}
• Jeremiah Gyang – (born 1981), singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and record producer
• Ruby Gyang{{Cite web |title=Ruby Gyang biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16254/ruby-gyang |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}
• Jesse Jagz{{Cite web |date=2023-10-08 |title='Violation' Lyrics by Jesse Jagz Feat. Burna Boy |url=https://notjustok.com/lyrics/violation-lyrics-by-jesse-jagz-ft-burna-boy/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}
• Jonah David Jang{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=James |date=2023-11-23 |title=Jang denies asking Plateau gov to resign |url=https://punchng.com/jang-denies-asking-plateau-gov-to-resign/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
• Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid (born 1960), Islamic scholar and public speaker
• Simon Lalong{{Cite web |last=Audu |first=Usman |date=2023-12-20 |title=Lalong resigns as labour and employment minister |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/652783-lalong-resigns-as-labour-and-employment-minister.html |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}
• Solomon Lar{{Cite web |last=Ajijah |first=Andrew |date=2013-10-09 |title=Exit of a Colossus: Solomon Lar, PDP founding chairman, dead |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/146341-exit-colossus-solomon-lar-pdp-founding-chairman-dead.html |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}
• Rimini Makama: Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, and the Communications Director at Africa Practice{{Cite web |title=Rimini Makama biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16570/rimini-makama |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}
• Angela Miri{{Cite web |last=Odogun |first=Gbenga |date=2019-10-03 |title=I'm a victim of organised conspiracy – FUL VC |url=https://punchng.com/im-a-victim-of-organised-conspiracy-ful-vc/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
• Caleb Manesseh Mutfwang – present Governor of Plateau State.{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=James |date=2023-06-15 |title=Leadership changes in LGs lawful, Plateau gov insists |url=https://punchng.com/leadership-changes-in-lgs-lawful-plateau-gov-insists/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
• Simon Davou Mwadkwon{{Cite web |last=NewsDirect |date=2023-03-01 |title=Rep Simon Mwadkwon wins Plateau North Senatorial election |url=https://nigeriannewsdirect.com/rep-simon-mwadkwon-wins-plateau-north-senatorial-election/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Nigeriannewsdirectcom |language=en-US}}
• Panam Percy Paul{{Cite web |last=Metibogun |first=Shade |date=2023-11-15 |title=Gospel singer Panam Percy Paul in wheelchair after surviving auto crash |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/music/1563860-god-livesgospel-singer-panan-percy-paul-dad-fatal-accident/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Legit.ng – Nigeria news. |language=en}}
• Ice Prince{{Cite web |last=Itodo |first=Sunny Green |date=2023-11-28 |title='Ice Prince among top 3 greatest Nigerian rappers of all-time' – M.I |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/11/28/ice-prince-among-top-3-greatest-nigerian-rappers-of-all-time-m-i/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}
• Sim Shagaya{{Cite web |title=Sim Shagaya biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16623/sim-shagaya |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}
• John Nanzip Shagaya{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2018-02-22 |title=Brig-General John Shagaya 1942–2018 |url=https://dailytrust.com/brig-general-john-shagaya-1942-2018 |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Daily Trust |language=en}}
• Pauline Tallen{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2022-05-16 |title=2023: Women Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen, withdraws from senatorial race |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/530188-2023-women-affairs-minister-pauline-tallen-withdraws-from-senatorial-race.html |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}
• Jeremiah Useni:He was the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (1993–1998).{{Cite web |title=Gen. Useni, Ex-Abuja Minister, Finally Facing Trial For Graft {{!}} Sahara Reporters |url=https://saharareporters.com/2013/06/27/gen-useni-ex-abuja-minister-finally-facing-trial-graft |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=saharareporters.com}}
• Ahmed Idris Wase{{Cite web |title=ShineYourEye |url=https://www.shineyoureye.org/person/ahmed-idris-wase |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.shineyoureye.org}}
• Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase{{Cite web |last=Adepegba |first=Adelani |date=2018-09-15 |title=Nigerian ambassador to Qatar, Abdullahi Wase dies |url=https://punchng.com/breaking-nigerian-ambassador-to-qatar-dies/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}

• List of radio stations in Plateau State Nigeria

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• Blench, R. M., Daniel, P. & Hassan, Umaru (2003): Access rights and conflict over common pool resources in three states in Nigeria. Report to Conflict Resolution Unit, World Bank ([http://www.rogerblench.info/Conflict/Jos%20section%20only.pdf extracted section on Jos Plateau])
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFhbYF7a6XU Aerial view of Plateau State]

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