Plateau Government Announces Road Closures in Preparation for Tinubu's Visit

Table of Contents

1. Closure Announcement
2. Reason for Closure
3. Traffic Diversions
4. Closed Routes
5. Public Appeal

The Plateau State Government has announced the closure of roads in the Jos and Bukuru metropolitan areas to facilitate the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is scheduled for Saturday.

The State Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap, made this announcement in a statement released on Friday.

Ramnap highlighted that this decision is aimed at allowing the President to attend the funeral of Nana Lydia Yilwada, the mother of Prof. Nentawe Yilwada, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.

“The Plateau State Ministry of Information and Communication hereby informs the general public, especially vehicle owners and commuters in the Jos and Bukuru metropolis, about traffic diversions and restrictions due to the visit of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the funeral of Nana Lydia Yilwada, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwada.

“To ensure a smooth flow of traffic and to assist the movement of the Presidential entourage, all motorists are kindly requested to utilize alternative routes starting from 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

“The following routes will be closed: Mararaban Jama’a via Bukuru expressway; Dadin-Kowa, Old Airport, to Plateau Hospital roundabout; Hillstation roundabout to COCIN Headquarters/Central Bank road,” she stated.

The Commissioner, therefore, requested the cooperation and understanding of residents.