Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu to enable him take his seat at the Senate to represent Plateau South Senatorial District.
Spokesperson to the Minister, Makut Machant in a statement, said in a letter submitted to the President on Tuesday, December 19, the Minister reminded the President that after exhaustive legal processes, the Court of Appeal declared him as the duly elected Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to issue him the Certificate of Return.
Lalong said the decision for his resignation was not made lightly because of the trust and confidence that President Tinubu placed on him as a Minister in his cabinet having served as the Director-General of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council which delivered victory for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
He explained “However, after extensive consultations with Your Excellency, critical stakeholders and my constituents, it has become expedient for me to proceed and take my seat at the Red Chambers to continue to contribute to the Renewed Hope agenda of your Government and the growth of our democracy at large”.
Lalong expressed deep gratitude to the President for the honour and privilege of serving in his cabinet and for the personal support and guidance he gave him during his assignment as Minister.
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The outgoing Minister promised that while at the Senate, he will continue to give President his loyalty, support and cooperation towards the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the success of the APC in the relentless pursuit of a stronger, united and more prosperous Nigeria.
The Senator-elect was at the National Assembly to submit his Certificate of Return and relevant documents to the Clerk of the Senate. He also met with the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, former President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and Senator representing Plateau Central, Diket Plang among other senators.
The outgoing Minister will be sworn-in as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District on Wednesday, December 20.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
