Fom Bot

Da. Dr. Fom Bot CON, CFR (14 December 1935 – 1 December 2002) was a Nigerian traditional ruler who was Gbong Gwom Jos (Most Eminent King of Jos) from his coronation in 1970 to his passing on 1 December 2002. He previously served as the district head of Ropp from 1953 to 1958. He then served as Secretary of Jos Local Government Council from 1958 to 1970 when he ascended the throne as the 3rd Gbong Gwom Jos.^[3] As Gbong Gwom Jos, he also doubled as the Chairman of the Plateau State Traditional Council of Chiefs. His coronation and presentation of staff of office took place on 20 March 1970 at the Jos Polo Field. At his coronation, the Gbong Gwom Jos stool was elevated to first class and so during his reign, he was one of the very few traditional rulers in Plateau State that were first class. At the time of his death, he had reigned for a record 32 years already making him the longest reigning holder of the Gbong Gwom Jos stool.