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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Resigns as Federal Lawmaker to Become Minister Under President Bola Tinubu

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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the federal lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, has resigned from his position to serve as a Minister in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo's resignation was necessitated by his appointment as a Minister, which he described as an opportunity to contribute to the country's advancement and economic growth. He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the appointment and pledged to give his best in his new role. Tunji-Ojo will be sworn in as the Minister of Interior today, marking a new chapter in his career.

Key Takeaways:

  • Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a federal lawmaker, has resigned from the National Assembly to become a Minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet.
  • The resignation was in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Tajudeen Abbas, on Friday, after accepting the nomination to serve as a Minister.
  • Tunji-Ojo will serve as the Minister of Interior and is scheduled to be sworn in today in Abuja.
  • He held various positions in the National Assembly, including Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) in the 9th National Assembly, and facilitated several projects of tremendous value to his constituents.
  • President Tinubu has appointed 48 ministers, with Tunji-Ojo being one of them.
  • Tunji-Ojo was re-elected into the National Assembly for a second term after winning the 2023 election.
  • His resignation letter emphasized the country's need for collaborative and concerted efforts to achieve economic growth and advancement.

Statistics:

  • 48: Number of ministers appointed by President Bola Tinubu
  • 2023: Election year
  • 9th: National Assembly term during which Tunji-Ojo served as Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC)

Sources:

  • "Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Resigns as Federal Lawmaker to Become Minister Under President Bola Tinubu" (Source: withheld due to lack of explicit citation in the original text)
  • Babatunde Alao's statement (Source: withheld due to lack of explicit citation in the original text)
  • The resignation letter as seen in the original text

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