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Jos Family Christmas Festival 3.0 Celebrates Culture, Tourism, and Young Talents
The Jos Family Christmas Festival 3.0 is currently enlivening the city of Jos with culture, excitement and family-friendly entertainment as activities continue at the Christmas Village, Airforce Base Roundabout, Jonah Jang Way.
The 10-day festival, which began on December 21 and runs through December 31, is offering residents and visitors a rich blend of cultural displays, entertainment and educational activities under the theme “Experience the Magic. Discover the Plateau.”
During the presentation of certificates and gifts to winners of the Primary and Secondary School Essay Competition, the General Manager of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, Chuwang Pwajok, praised the students for their creativity and strong understanding of Plateau State’s tourism potential. He described the competition as a strategic initiative aimed at grooming young minds and fostering pride in the state’s cultural heritage, natural attractions and values.
Pwajok noted that engaging children through intellectual activities such as essay writing helps promote tourism education from an early age, while also encouraging critical thinking and responsible citizenship. He commended teachers and parents for their support, as well as the festival organizers for sustaining a programme that successfully combines education with celebration.
The children’s fun fair segment of the festival also featured activities including Little Miss Tourism, DJ and Dance Competitions, and a Raffle Draw, adding colour and excitement to the event.
The Jos Family Christmas Festival 3.0 continues to provide a platform for cultural promotion, youth development and family bonding, reinforcing Plateau State’s commitment to tourism growth and community engagement throughout the festive season.
The University of Jos came alive with music, glamour and excitement as Afro Soul sensation Big Chinni delivered a captivating performance at the Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026 pageant, one of the institution’s most anticipated annual social events.
The event, held on the University of Jos campus, attracted hundreds of students, alumni and guests who gathered to witness the crowning of the institution’s new king and queen and to celebrate creativity, fashion and student excellence.
Big Chinni thrilled the audience with an energetic Afro Soul performance, delivering a blend of soulful melodies and vibrant stagecraft that kept the crowd singing and dancing throughout her set. Her performance added excitement to an evening dedicated to showcasing talent, confidence and youthful creativity.
The pageant, widely regarded as a flagship event on the university’s social calendar, featured dazzling fashion displays, entertainment performances and competitive segments leading to the emergence of the new Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026.
The event was powered by NASCO Cornflakes, one of Nigeria’s leading breakfast cereal brands, whose colourful branding featured prominently across the venue, including the red carpet and main stage. The company’s support underscored its commitment to promoting youth development, campus engagement and student-focused initiatives.
Organisers said the collaboration between NASCO Cornflakes and the pageant reflected a shared vision of celebrating excellence, talent and the vibrant lifestyle of young people.
With her memorable performance, Big Chinni further strengthened her growing reputation as one of the emerging voices in the Afro Soul music scene, leaving the audience entertained and making the 2026 edition of Mr & Miss UNIJOS one of the most talked-about campus events of the year.
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