Simon Lalong

Simon Bako Lalong CON (born 5 May 1963) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as the senator representing the Plateau South senatorial district since 2023. He previously served as the minister of labour and employment in 2023, and as the governor of Plateau State from 2015 to 2023. Quotes How can I be afraid when all the votes that were cancelled were my votes? These were areas that I won. Responding to concerns that he was worried about the Plateau State governorship rerun election. There was no need for cancellation; but then as a lawyer, I still want to comply with the rules; I don’t want to be talking about infringing on the rules when the election result is very clear. Explaining why he accepted the Independent National Electoral Commission's decision to conduct a rerun despite disagreeing with the cancellation. I make bold to submit that whatever the provisions of the constitution, it is our attitude and level of patriotism that will make it work. Addressing lawyers during the 2019 Nigerian Bar Association Law Week on the role of patriotism in making the Constitution effective. Let us do all that is necessary to allow the rule of law prevail. Only then can the constitution have any impact on the lives of the citizens. Urging Nigerians to uphold the rule of law as the foundation for constitutional democracy. We must continue to lend our voices to various issues in our polity in order to ensure that the democratic culture is deepened and our people truly experience and harvest the dividends of democracy. Calling on former Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to continue contributing to national democratic development. We cannot shy away from making our contribution to national discourse such as the one relating to strengthening the State Houses of Assembly in such a manner that they will work independently but in collaboration with the executive and the judiciary to ensure good governance and development in our states. Calling for a stronger and more independent state legislatures while emphasizing cooperation among the three arms of government. The Pope has not told me that what I am doing is wrong. Responding to criticism from some Christians over his acceptance of the role as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. I remain a committed Catholic and I know what I am doing. Defending his decision to serve in the APC presidential campaign while maintaining his religious convictions. If you don't have peace, you can't get tourism. Explaining why restoring peace and security was the foundation of his administration's development agenda. I inherited a state that was in crisis, conflict, killings here and there. Describing the condition of Plateau State when he assumed office as governor. If you did not tackle insecurity, there was no way you could surmount the other challenges. Explaining why security became his administration's first priority. If you are fighting corruption, it will also fight you. Reflecting on the resistance public officials may face when pursuing anti-corruption efforts. External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Lawyers from Nigeria Category:1963 births Category:Living people