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The acting governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has tasked the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to bring to bear his wealth of legislative experience and managerial skills on his new assignment.

Aiyedatiwa, in a congratulatory message to Tunji-Ojo, said: “This appointment is in recognition of your dedication to service and the impressive achievements you recorded while serving the good people of Akoko North East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives which earned you an overwhelming re-election victory earlier this year.

“You are a vibrant young man of class and courage who takes every assignment with commitment and diligence.

Meanwhile, the new Minister, on Monday, resigned as the lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest Federal Constituency.

A statement by his spokesperson, Mr Babatunde Alao, in Akure, said: Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has resigned from the National Assembly after accepting his nomination by President Bola Tinubu to serve as a Minister in the cabinet.

“Tunji-Ojo’s resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas last Friday.

“In the letter, Tunji-Ojo confirmed that his resignation was necessitated by his appointment to serve Nigerians as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“He explained that he has been chosen at a time when the country was in dire need of technocrats to help contribute their quota to the advancement and economic growth of the nation.”

Meanwhile, members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have congratulated the newly sworn-in Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, saying his appointment has no doubt brought pride to the Sunshine State.

The Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji who spoke on behalf of other Lawmakers, equally lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decision to appoint the young and vibrant former lawmaker.

In a press statement made available to journalists by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Olatunji Oshati, the lawmakers described the Minister as a man with a proven track record of excellence, and outstanding performance, especially during his tenure as a Federal lawmaker representing the good people of Akoko North/East West Constituency.

Oladiji, who expressed confidence that Tunji-Ojo would bring his wealth of experience to bear which no doubt would contribute immensely to the overall development of the country, described his appointment as a right peg in a right hole.

According to him, his passion and vision for positive change at all times would go a long way in enabling him use the Ministry of Interior assigned to him to improve the internal security of the country.