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Simon Lalong

Simon Lalong

Governor of Plateau State (29 May 2015 - 29 May 2023); Former Minister

PlateauAPC63 yearsUniversity of Jos (1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
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4
Offices
2
Achievements
3
Elections
0
Court cases
1
Sources
The Juice — 3 things Nigerians should know
  • 1
    Political Ideology

    Centre-right; APC

  • 2
    Family Background

    Goemai Christian family from Shendam

  • 3
    Key Accountability Finding

    No criminal conviction. Headed Tinubu's successful 2023 presidential campaign.

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Simon Lalong
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About

Ideology: Centre-right; APC

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held4
Political PartyAPC
Current OfficeMinister of Labour and Employment

Personal

Age
63 years
Born
May 5, 1963
Place of Birth
Shendam, Plateau State
Education
University of Jos (1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
Ethnicity
Goemai
Religion
Christianity

Offices Held

  1. 2023 – 2024
    Minister of Labour and Employment
  2. 2022 – 2023
    Director-General, Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council
  3. 2015 – 2023
    Governor of Plateau State
  4. 2009 – 2011
    Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly

Recent Achievements

  • Tinubu Campaign Council leadership2023
    Headed Tinubu's successful 2023 presidential campaign [src:profiles:details:v1]
  • Plateau peace-building
    Continued peace-building efforts following years of Jos crisis; mixed results [src:profiles:details:v1]