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Plateau State

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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
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Plateau State is also divided into 17 local government areas, each encompassing ethnic groups who share common affinities or distant bloodlines. 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.
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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.
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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 1,317 mm (52 in) in the southern part to 1,460 mm (57 in) on the plateau, with the highest
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in one weekend in June 2018 alone, and 1,061 were killed in the first three months of 2018. In November 2021, Al Jazeera reported that while said clashes in the state are often viewed through an ethnic and religious lens, some analysts point to
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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
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Divisions, was carved out of Bauchi. 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
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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
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Male figure, Montol People, Nigeria, early 20th century. These figures were used by men's societies in healing rituals. It is currently kept in the National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
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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.
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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.
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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
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which juts out of the ground to a height of 450 meters. It is located about 216 km southeast of Jos, near Wase town. It is one of only five breeding sites of the
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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.
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is a largely unspoiled wildlife sanctuary with hippopotami, crocodiles, and several snake species. Park rangers track game on foot and guide the visitors.
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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
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in Africa. Because of this, the government now protects about 321 acres (130 ha) around the rock as a bird sanctuary and for wildlife development.
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are located about 88 km from Jos. These volcanic hills are the source of natural mountain springs, which are use for bottled spring water.
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Each ethnic group has its own distinct language, but as with the rest of the country, English is the official language in the state.
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the Baarakin Ladi-Pankshin Rd east from Barakin Gangare via Doorowa, Soko Ca Futa, Mongu, Mangu, Duwop, and Vodni to Angwan Sarki.
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Amo; Buji; Cara; Iguta; Izora; Janji; Jere; Kuce; Panawa; Rigwe; Sanga; Chokobo; Jere; Gus; Bache (Rukuba); Tarya; Lemoro;
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the Lafia-Shandam Rd west from Inshar via Lonvel, Shendam, Pershiep, Shepwan, Der, Kurgwi, Kwande, Layi, Taram and Namu to
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is a tourist area some 77 km southeast of Jos and is the location of the state's first hydroelectric power station.
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began to exert colonial control of Nigeria in the early 20th century. At that time, much of Plateau State was part of
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The House of Assembly consists of 25 members and 11 special advisers. The current Speaker of the house is Rt. Hon.
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During the 21st century, there have been several major attacks in Plateau State, including in the capital city of
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activities involved in the formation of Plateau State have made it one of the mineral rich states in the country.
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ranges from around 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) to a peak of 1,829 metres (6,001 ft) above sea level in the
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sits in the middle of 8 km (3 sq mi) of unspoiled savanna bush, about 4 km (2 mi) from
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The state has over forty ethno-linguistic groups. Some of the indigenous ethnic groups in the state are:
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the Kagoro-Dutsen Kato Rd north and east from Garuwa continuing the Jos-Kafanchan Rd as the Vom Rd to
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is also a common medium of communication and commerce as is the case in most parts of the state.
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was founded in 1952. It is known for its archaeology and pottery collections, and with some fine
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the Jos Rd continues southeast from Angwan Sarki via Duk, Gwolong, Kabwir, Amper and Rek to
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smooth by erosion) from the middle of rounded hills with sheer rock faces. The phases of
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Boghom; Dass; Goemai; Jorto; Koenoem; Miship; Montol; Pyapun; Tiv; Wapan; Wãpha; Ywom
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Bo-Rukul; Duhwa; Hasha; Horom; Kulere; Mushere; Mundat; Nungu; Ron; Manguna (Shagau);
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is perhaps, the most notable of Nigeria's many waterfalls. Located at the edge of the
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zone, the higher altitude gives the state a near-temperate climate, with an average
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area of Nigeria. In June 2018, ethnic violence in Jos killed 86 people. The group
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Access rights and conflict over common pool resources in three states in Nigeria.
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the Amper-Bachumbi Rd west from Taraba State at Zurak via Zok, and Gaji to Bashar
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the Langtang-Zamko-Yelwa Rd south from Langtang via Zamerum and Zamko to Inshar.
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The Plateau State administrative structure consists of the state cabinet, the
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in July and August. The cooler climate has led to a reduced incidence of some
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Plateau state residents are predominantly Christians with a Muslim minority.
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activities began in 1902 under the British and continue to the present day.
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was established in 1957 and has a good stock of animals, birds and reptiles.
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at Mararaba Jama'a via Ban, Heipang, and Kassa Hausawa, to Barakin Gangare.
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northwest from Jos as the Kakwonka-Tudun Wada Rd via Mista Ali and Jere to
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the Langtang-Wase-Bashar Rd south via Angwan Nasarawa and Yola to Wase,
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who was elected on 13 June 2023 by the members of the 10th assembly.
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Kofyar (Pan:- Doemak; Kwagalak; Mernyang; Bwal, Doka; Teng), Ngas,
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and land scarcity as exacerbating tensions. In 2022, a bandit gang
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rocks, is located in Bangai village in the Bachi district of Riyom.
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Plateau State is located in the North Central Zone out of the six
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is a rock formation 25 km southwest of Jos, near Riyom town.
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Fyer; Mhiship; Ngas; Mupun; Pai; Sur; Tal; Tambas;Kadung;Bijim
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Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom
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Okeowo, Gabriel; Fatoba, Iyanuoluwa, eds. (13 October 2022).
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the Mavo Wase Rd east from Wase via Mavo Wase to Gwiwan Kpgi,
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which was carved out of the western half of Plateau State by
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The Roman Catholic Church includes 830,714 faithful in the
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Blench, R. M., Daniel, P. & Hassan, Umaru (2003):
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mining have left the area strewn with deep gorges and
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Later alterations came from strong local desires for
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The Jos Plateau is thought to be an area of younger
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At this time Nigeria had twelve states. 34: 2903:"Attacks on Nigerian Christians escalate" 2393:Nigeria: PHYSICAL SETTING – Plateau State 2312: 2310: 1496:(1934) with 60 parishes under Archbishop 2343:Diala, Sam; THEWILL (27 February 2022). 1724: 1087:reported that 238 people were killed by 861:Natural resources in the state include: 4541: 4077:Adepegba, Adelani (15 September 2018). 3924:Itodo, Sunny Green (28 November 2023). 2264:"Plateau | state, Nigeria | Britannica" 2060: 483: 464: 442: 425: 394: 363: 350:30,913 km (11,936 sq mi) 340: 188: 176: 166: 146: 111: 99: 89: 61: 52: 3378:Fapohunda, Olusegun (9 October 2021). 3251:Academy, Samphina (27 February 2019). 2675:Kolawole, Folarin (10 December 2015). 2234:Ibrahim, Abubakar (28 February 2022). 1692:Federal College of Education, Pankshin 1556:at Jengre as the Pambeguwa-Jengre Rd. 857:Basalt Rock Formation at Plateau State 676:Plateau State is officially nicknamed 3977:"Brig-General John Shagaya 1942–2018" 3898:Metibogun, Shade (15 November 2023). 2600:"Assop Falls, pride of Plateau State" 756:, a former governor of Plateau State. 452: 417: 409: 401: 384: 376: 368: 353: 345: 300: 246: 236: 221: 203: 193: 7: 3136:Pwanagba, Agabus (11 October 2021). 2927:Olufemi, Alfred (28 November 2023). 2345:"State of the States: Plateau State" 1899:– present Governor of Plateau State. 107:Location of Plateau State in Nigeria 3743:Abraham, James (23 November 2023). 3507:Nseyen, Nsikak (27 February 2023). 3352:Fapohunda, Olusegun (9 July 2021). 3110:Stephens, Matt (12 November 2018). 2288:Online, Tribune (10 October 2017). 1123:The state government is run by the 2550:"Solomon Lar Amusement Park | Jos" 2212:Nigeria, Opinion (2 August 2022). 2099:List of governors of Plateau State 1795:Ngas; Tarok; Wãpha; Yangkam; Ywom 1048:, including riots and bombings by 1036:Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria 25: 3846:Odogun, Gbenga (3 October 2019). 3795:Ajijah, Andrew (9 October 2013). 3533:Ataro, Ufuoma (5 December 2020). 2876:Stephanie Busari (25 June 2018). 1155:List of villages in Plateau State 4544: 4519: 4121:extracted section on Jos Plateau 3769:Audu, Usman (20 December 2023). 154: 101: 76: 66: 54: 3481:Abraham, James (15 June 2023). 1611:at Makera via Kwakwi to Garuwa, 542:, which cover the plateau. 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