What is Jos known for?
Jos has become an important national administrative, commercial, and tourist centre. This “melting pot” of race, ethnicity and religion makes Jos one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Nigeria. For this reason, Plateau State is known in Nigeria as the “home of peace and tourism”.
Who is the minister for tourism in Nigeria?
Lai Mohammed
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said the ministry has made remarkable achievement. He said this while also revealing the plans of the Federal Government to launch National Policy on Culture, Tourism and finalise work on Motion Picture Council of Nigeria and others.
Who is in charge of tourism in Nigeria?
Folorunsho Coker
After three persons held the post in an “acting” capacity, Folorunsho Coker was appointed Director General in March 2017.
How many tribes are in a plateau?
40 ethnic groups
Known for its heterogeneity, the state has about 40 ethnic groups, including the Vergam, Ankwei, Angas, Jawara (Jarauci), Birom, Mango, Fulani, Hausa, and Eggen.
What language do they speak in Jos?
The most widely spoken language is Hausa, and because of the high literacy rate in Jos, almost everyone also speaks English. Jos is a very old city, one of the first built in Nigeria during colonial rule.
Does Jos snow?
Usually jos plateau is very cold, but it has never snowed in the history of jos. From July 6 to October 3 jos experience a cool season which last for about 3 months. The coldest month is usually December, with an average low of 53degree F and high of 84 degree F.
What is public agency in tourism?
The contribution of tourism to a national economy cannot be gainsaid. Some of these public agencies include the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, State Tourism Boards and Local Government Tourism Committees.
When was Jos created?
Formerly the site of Geash, a village of the Birom people, the town developed rapidly after the British learned, about 1903, of vast tin deposits in the vicinity.