Simon Lalong
Simon Lalong is a Nigerian politician and the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District. He is a former governor of Plateau State and has been actively involved in various political initiatives, including his recent sponsorship of a bill aimed at granting traditional rulers constitutional roles in Nigeria. Lalong advocates for the inclusion of educated traditional leaders in governance, particularly in areas concerning security and community conflict resolution. His political career also includes serving as the director-general of the Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Council, where he emphasized the importance of collaboration with traditional rulers during his electoral campaign.
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Simon Lalong is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters.
Senate forms panel for high-stakes Electoral Act review
Nigeria· 2026-01-30
Simon Lalong is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, whose report was presented in his absence.
Senate forms 7-man committee for Electoral Act reviewNigeria· 2026-01-29Senator Simon Lalong received a vote of confidence for his purposeful leadership.
Plateau APC splits over move to woo MutfwangNigeria· 2025-06-02
Simon Lalong is a member of the newly formed committee in the Senate.
Senate sets up committee to oversee Rivers administrator – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-06
Former governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, congratulated Rev Hayab on his election.
Tenure dispute sparks leadership crisis in northern CANNigeria· 2025-03-14
Simon Lalong sponsored the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers.
Senate pass bill granting traditional rulers constitutional roles for second readingNigeria· 2025-03-13