From Tongnaan Bawa Jos
Plateau State has declared its readiness to host President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the party’s North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Jos.
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Arc. Samuel Nanchang Jatau, disclosed this during a press briefing, assuring residents, party supporters and visitors that necessary arrangements were being put in place to ensure a peaceful, successful and well-coordinated event.
Briefing Journalists, the chairman LOC APC Presidential Rally, said Plateau State is ready to host President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his wife, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Vice President Kashim Shettima; President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; governors, members of the APC National Working Committee and other prominent party leaders.
Jatau said preparations, being coordinated by the Local Organising Committee in collaboration with the Plateau State Government, APC national and state leadership, relevant government institutions and other stakeholders, were at an advanced stage.
He explained that arrangements covered venue readiness, transportation, traffic management, security coordination, crowd control, emergency response and general logistics, with relevant security agencies working to guarantee the safety of dignitaries, participants and members of the public.
He appealed to “residents, motorists, business operators and other road users, cooperate with security agencies, obey directives and exercise patience where temporary traffic adjustments might become necessary.”
The LOC Chairman described the presidential visit as an important moment for Plateau State, particularly in strengthening political cooperation between the state and the Federal Government.
He recalled that “since Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang joined the APC in January 2026, relations between the state leadership and the party’s national structure had continued to improve through cooperation and constructive engagement.”
According to him, the political alignment provides a stronger platform for advancing Plateau’s development priorities, particularly in infrastructure and security.
Jatau highlighted “Federal Government-supported road projects in the state, include the ongoing construction of the Akwanga–Jos Road, rehabilitation of the Sharram–Garram–Babban Lamba Road in Kanke, and approval of the Mararaban Jama’a–Kanke–Langtang–Shendam–Ibi Road extending towards Taraba State.”
He also identified the support of the Renewed Hope Administration under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in procurement of surveillance cameras, with installation expected to commence soon, and the approval for the recruitment and training of 1,000 Forest Guards as significant interventions towards strengthening security and protecting lives and property.
On the performance of the Plateau State Government, Jatau highlighted interventions in education, agriculture, healthcare and transportation, including reduced school fees, increased allowances for tertiary institution students and international scholarships.
He disclosed that; “students from 14 tertiary institutions in Plateau had benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to the tune of ₦11.34 billion, while agricultural subsidies had also been introduced to support farmers and improve food security.”
In healthcare, he cited the construction of a ₦590 million central drug warehouse under the Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency to strengthen pharmaceutical management and improve access to essential medicines.
He further noted the provision of 30 Metro Buses and the revival of Plateau Express Service with 20 new Sienna buses for Jos-Abuja and other inter-state routes, alongside plans for additional buses to support inter-local government transportation.
Jatau said the rally would also provide an opportunity for the APC to reaffirm its commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and communicate its vision and programmes to party members and supporters.
He called on APC members, supporters and well-wishers across the 17 local government areas of Plateau State and the North-Central region to turn out peacefully and responsibly to welcome the President and his delegation.
The LOC Chairman also urged the media to provide accurate, balanced and timely information before, during and after the rally, stressing the importance of responsible journalism in keeping the public properly informed.
He expressed confidence that the event scheduled to hold at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos, would showcase Plateau State’s hospitality, unity in diversity and commitment to peaceful democratic engagement.
