Akpabio swears in ex-Labour minister, Simon Lalong as Senator

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday swore in the immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong as a member of the 10th Senate.

Lalong took the oath of office at 11:57 a.m. on the floor of the Senate.

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on November 7 declared Lalong as the winner of the February 25 election held in Plateau South Senatorial District.

The former Plateau State governor resigned from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday.

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After the inauguration ceremony, Akpabio congratulated Lalong on his success in the election.

In his remark, Lalong said he actually wanted to be a senator after he ended his tenure as governor in May.

He said: “This was my first choice, to be candid.”

The former governor promised to serve his constituents to the best of his abilities.

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