Tight Security In Jos as Tinubu Arrives for APC North-Central Rally

Security has been significantly heightened across Jos, the Plateau State capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Saturday for the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central presidential campaign rally.

Heavy deployments of security personnel were visible at key points including Hill Station Junction, Zaria Road, Polo Roundabout, and sections of Yakubu Gowon Way, as agencies stepped up surveillance in preparation for the president’s arrival.

The rally is scheduled for the Zaria Road Stadium. While in Jos, Tinubu is also expected to commission three major projects delivered by the Plateau State Government: a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Centre, the Plateau Special Activity Centre (P-SAC), and a fleet of 50 hybrid Jet Mover buses for inter-local government transport.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and former Deputy Governor Dame Pauline Tallen inspected the facilities ahead of the visit.Mutfwang described the BPO Centre as a strategic investment in human capital, job creation, and economic empowerment. Established in partnership with Outsource Global and MTN Nigeria, the facility has an 800-seat capacity and is projected to create up to 2,400 direct full-time jobs across three shifts. 

It aims to link Plateau youths to the global digital economy through customer experience, technical support, and back-office services, allowing them to work for international organisations from Jos and earn in foreign currency.On the Plateau Special Activity Centre, the governor said it was designed to strengthen intelligence-driven security operations. 

The facility includes a Fusion and Analytical Centre, Geo-Intelligence/GIS Unit, Drone Unit, Training Centre, and Profiling Room to improve threat detection, analysis, and coordinated responses.

He added that the 50 hybrid buses will improve public transportation, lower travel costs, and boost connectivity across the state’s 17 local government areas.During an inspection of the rally venue, Mutfwang expressed confidence in a large turnout of APC supporters and stakeholders from the North-Central region. He urged residents to come out in large numbers to welcome the president, whom he described as a statesman committed to the development and security of Plateau State.

APC National Chairman Yilwatda praised the level of preparation, including arrangements for the venue, security, airport logistics, and traffic management. “The preparation is top-notch… I expect that tomorrow will be a wow on the Plateau,” he said, expressing confidence that the party would mobilise strong support for Tinubu.