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Top 10 Most Visited Places In Jos, Plateau State

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4 years ago

August 26, 2022

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Top 10 Most Visited Places In Jos Plateau State

Plateau state is the home of peace and tourism with Jos being the capital of Plateau State, Nigeria. Located in the Middle Belt, this beautiful city is popular for its lovely weather, warm people and beautiful landscapes, which combine relaxation, gastronomy and heritage. A lot of the fruits and vegetables grown in Jos are also unique to its environments like apples, strawberries and grapes.

Here is a list of the 10 most visited places In Jos, Plateau State

Jos Wildlife Park

The Jos Wildlife Park features rare and exotic collection of wild animals, reptiles, and birds; it was established in 1972 and extends into the pine forest and the Vongnifwel Hill. There are picnic centres within the park and a history museum that tells the story of the park and state.

SHERE HILLS:

The hill is remarkable as the third highest point in Nigeria after Chappal Waddi on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State and Mount Dimlang on the Shebshi Mountains in Adamawa State. The highest points of Shere Hills (Gog & Maggog) lie about 1,829 metres (6,001 feet above sea level). The rocks on the hills are arranged in perfect formation which provides a challenging and fun route for the hiker attempting to reach the hill’s highest point. This terrain has also served as a base camp for military and civilian training. It also offers unrivalled opportunities to mountain climbers and adventure lovers.

Naraguta Leather Works:
If you desire to know the secrets into how animal skin and hides are cured into usable leather for leatherworks, then you must visit the Naraguta Leather Works in Jos. Most leatherworks found in arts and crafts shops and in hotels around country are produced at this place, and it is a place to witness how leatherworks like shoes, slippers, souvenirs, carpets, cushions, and other colourful leather products are made.

Jos Zoological Garden:
This recreational facility has a wide stock of domestic and wildlife animals. It is also a good picnic and picture spot to go to with family and friends.

The famous Jos zoological garden established in 1956 and houses 62 mammals of 25 species, 60 birds of 18 species and 39 reptiles of 9 species on display including birds, chimpanzees, baboons, lions, hyenas, monkeys, crocodiles, tortoise, geese, stork, horses, camel, snake, rabbits, owl, pigeons and varied species of eagles.

Solomon Lar Amusement Park:
Solomon Lar Amusement Park is located right in the heart of the capital. This park is one of the most serene and beautiful tourist attractions in Jos. The tall trees create an ambience of calmness and many people come here for picnics, to relax, meditate and take in the beauty of the surroundings. It is a good picture spot and newlyweds can take advantage of this when taking romantic pictures. It has been used to shoot movies, time and again.

MEES PALACE:
Mees palace is such a lovely place, most especially the water body opposite it, if they can carve out a relaxation center just by the water side, they will be the most sort out for in Jos.
A fun park to be with a big arcade game room, cinema, popcorn outlet, food and meat outlet also.

RAYFIELD RESORT:
The resort is located 4km from Jos city. A fantastic scenic environment that offers conference delegates endless fun of boating, swimming, sun bathing, horse riding, sport fishing and indoor games. The resort has what it takes for your leisure and tranquility. Bar and restaurant facilities are available for your added relaxation.

JOS MUSEUM:
Nigeria’s first museum, the Jos Museum. It has an accumulation of Terra Cotta Sculptures of Nok Culture as its most distinguished features. Enclosed within the same surroundings is the ‘100 Steps to Afizere Settlement,’ a stone-carved staircase that leads to the top of a hill. tourists who wish to have a glimpse of the Jos city centre from the top of the hill also take advantage of the ‘100 steps.

The Meseum also has some of the antiquated vehicles and engines that were either presented to the government of Nigeria or constructed in Nigeria, such as the Locomotive Engine called Dan Zaria in Hausa which was built in 1921 for the Nigeria Railway, an antiquated ford car presented to the Nigerian government by Ford Motor Company, Canada on the occasion of Nigeria’s Independence in 1960.

Assop Falls:

This picturesque waterfall is located approximately 70 km from Jos, beside the Jos Kagoro road. This waterfall drains water from the Assop River and feeds this to the grasslands and vegetation surrounding its landing. It also drains part of the Jos Plateau. It is an excellent site for taking exquisite, nature-inspired photos because the scenery creates a paradise-like illusion.

Wase Rocks:

From the peak of this rock formation, there is an excellent view of the Wase Town as the rock rises at approximately 250 metres or 800 feet from the plane of the town. The breathtaking view and serenity at the peak of the rock make climbing it worth the while.

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30 days after, teacher lies beheaded, Oyo schoolchildren languish as Tinubu, Makinde chase presidential ambition

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2 weeks ago

June 15, 2026

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A month after the mass abduction of 46 Oyo schoolchildren and teachers by terrorists on May 15 and the decapitation of a teacher, the captives remain in the forest despite military claims and political promises from President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde.

The terrorists kidnapped the students and staffers after invading schools in the Esienle and Yawota communities in Orire local council in Oyo state.

Days after the abduction, one of the teachers, Michael Oyedokun, was beheaded by the terrorists, pressuring the government to meet their demands for the release of the abductees.

On May 19, four days after the abduction, the Defence Headquarters, in a statement by its spokesperson, Michael Onoja, said, “Troops are currently deployed and actively operating within the forest in pursuit of the perpetrators and in search of the abducted victims.”

“Troops made contact with the criminal elements two days ago, have since reorganised, and are continuing the search and pursuit operations with full determination.”

The military and the government cited collateral damage as a reason for not taking out the terrorists.

While the schoolchildren and their teachers languish in captivity, Messrs Tinubu and Makinde have been engaging in electioneering as they chase their presidential dreams, both emerging as their party’s candidates for the 2027 election.

On May 31, Mr Makinde visited the hostages’ communities, promising their families the safe return of those abducted.

“This is not the time to start trading blame on who should be responsible for the release of these children between the state and federal government. This is just the time to come together to rescue our children and their teachers, Mr Makinde told the families of abductees. “All I need is your cooperation. Please trust us. I cannot speak much because it has security implications. I know your hearts are bleeding. My heart is also bleeding. Please trust us. We will secure their release.”

Similarly, a delegation representing Mr Tinubu, led by his chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, visited the families and made a similar promise.

In a video released by the terrorists, Rachael Alamu, one of the hostages and the principal of Community High School Esinele, begged Messrs Tinubu and Makinde to negotiate with the terrorists to secure their release.

Meanwhile, the Oyo State House of Assembly has opposed negotiating with the terrorists.

Debo Ogundoyin, the speaker of the assembly, said the state would not pay ransom, give weapons to terrorists or change laws to accommodate the kidnappers.

Several protests have followed the government’s failure to rescue the hostages.

Amid public outrage and discontent, many Nigerians protested across several states, including Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory, demanding the immediate rescue of the hostages.

In his Democracy Day speech on June 12, Mr Tinubu said, “Though this year’s mood is dampened by the abduction of our children in Oyo and Borno, we remain hopeful for their safe return. Democracy without security is not solid enough.”

The president urged terrorists and bandits across the country to lay down their arms or face the wrath of his administration.

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Plateau Teachers Protest Abduction of Oyo School Pupils, Demand Swift Rescue

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3 weeks ago

June 8, 2026

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The Plateau State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has joined its counterparts across the country in protesting the abduction of pupils and teachers from a primary school in Oyo State.

Hundreds of teachers staged a demonstration in Jos, the Plateau State capital, carrying placards and banners to express their anger over the continued captivity of the victims several weeks after the incident.

The protesters called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the immediate and safe release of the abducted pupils and teachers, stressing that schools must remain safe spaces for learning.

They also expressed concern over the growing trend of school-related abductions in parts of the country, warning that such incidents could discourage parents from sending their children to school if not urgently addressed.

The union urged authorities to strengthen security around educational institutions and ensure the safe return of all victims still in captivity.