There is an atmosphere of joy and celebration as Plateau people look forward to receive President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in Jos, the Plateau state capital today. 

Though the President is coming for the funeral programme of late Mana Lydia Nentawe, mother of the national chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda , the atmosphere appeared like Tinubu is coming on a State visit to Plateau going by the enthusiasm of the people. 

A statement by Commissioner for Information and Communication Hon. Joyce Ramnap informed there is massive mobilisation by the State Government to receive the President in Jos.

Security has been beefed up at the premises of Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) headquarters Jos venue of the funeral mass.

The event is scheduled for 11am but as of 7 am, sympathisers have already started trooping in to the church. 

Government officials were already at the Yakubu Gowon Airport waiting to receive the President,who is visiting Plateau for the first time since assuming office