Talk:Jos

Inaccurate Information
regarding the 2001 riots in Jos: didn't they follow on increased demands by Hausa residents for political representation, including the possibility of a Hausa governor or Gbong Gwom Jos? the rioting was more properly between Hausas and "Plateau indigenes" (for want of a better term for Nassarawas, Beroms, etc.) than it was between Muslims and Christians. certainly Dariye's suspension and eventual reinstatement was as a result of powerful "Plateau indigenes" rejecting outside interference in Middle Belt politics, and insisting that for better or worse Dariye is a Plateau man?

what does it mean to say that Jos "is also a traditional state"?

Jos is a traditional state of sorts because the city's predominant population of indigenous Beroms is Governed by a traditional monarch that goes by the title of Gbong Gwom Jos. Most of of the city's political divisions (Jos North and South local government areas) are dominated by the Berom tribe who are ruled by the monarch. There are several subordinate chiefs of the smaller Berom districts (Riyom and Barkin Ladi) that also fall under the Jos joint traditional council thus unifying the Gbong Gwom Jos stool as preeminent and the single sovereign of Jos City. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Abrahamvwi7 (talk • contribs) 20:02, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

is the reference to Hillcrest really appropriate in an encyclopedia entry? (even if former 'Cresters really believe their school to be the most important feature of the town, maybe there should be a bit more to the body of the article before the name-check.)

i'm going to get some research together and try to bulk this item out a bit, but i think the 'Crest reference should go. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.54.202.18 (talk • contribs) 04:52, 8 September 2005


 * I was just coming into here to comment on this. The riots aren't necessarily caused by Christians fighting Muslims, they're caused by the Hausa living in the area being termed as "settlers", and being restricted from public activity by the "indigenes". The BBC did a documentary on this yesterday, and I've found quite a bit of other evidence about this elsewhere. I have a feeling that changing the description of the clashes from "Muslim vs Christian" (how the Western media oversimplifies the situation) to "Hausa vs other ethnic groups" (closer to what's actually going on) could be controversial with some, tho. Any thoughts on this? Rjhatl (talk) 14:48, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

Jos
This article is extremely short and needs much more development, especially in the historical aspect, in order to understand why the city of Jos and Plateau State in general are witnessing so many ethnico/religious crises. The pre-colonial times: Plateau was isolated from the rest of the surrounding land, Jos was just a village. The Jihad of Usman Dan-Dodio did not attach much interest to this area, even though this period must have been hard as the many rests of old settlements on top of the hills can witness. Colonial times: The british mining discoveries developped Jos into a small centre. It was also a retreat for British officers (actual Wild life park). The colonial masters imported workmanship from all over the country: Hausas for the administration, Yorubas for work and services and Igbos for work and business (it's of course a quick caricature). Creation of the Gwom Bom Jos as leader of the Berom and extended Plateau tribes. Decolonisation: the emancipated local Plateau indigenes wanted to be masters on their land, and until now, they are running the state. All other tribes even if they are born on the Plateau since generations, are not allowed to access power, civil service, etc... This situation is explosive and with the actual leadership, nothing is going to bet better... unfortunately! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.78.18.83 (talk • contribs) 09:30, 2 June 2006

Update Required
Ajisekanla 13:24, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
 * The arline information provided in this article is out of date (e.g. Nigeria Airways)
 * more relevant information on the economy, demograpics, etc are required.
 * the "Hillcrest" school info is fine, but should be balanced with more information on the education sector in the town.
 * the large agricultural industry in the town should also get a mention.

The population is largely outdated. Jos has witnessed a tremendous population explosion due to immigration, business, commercialization and Urbanization. Shawo Shedrach Zakka (talk) 15:37, 20 April 2020 (UTC)

The picture of jos
The picture on the top right article of Jos is an unfair presentation of Jos by whoever must have fixed it there.I can see only one section of a highway and a mushroom house, i doubt if this is Jos i have been to.I have beatiful pictures of Jos and i will soon upload it on this page. Earlymen 20:35, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

More article may need to be added on Jos crisis.Earlymen 10:00,31 May 2010, (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 196.220.11.58 (talk)

History and update
please do more research. The history and people lack depth. Popular persons are not only Footballers and Musicians. Have you forgotten the longest serving head of state etc. The history of settlement is not given and the tribes that made up jos. What about the institutions, language tribes, the Political history and Cultural antecedents. Please research and update. Thanks

Wilson Sambo Wsambo@gmail.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.206.15.33 (talk) 20:17, 20 August 2011 (UTC)

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