Nigeria: Jos NBA Endorses Member, Lanlong for Gubernatorial Race

LAWYERS and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Jos branch have backed the governorship bid of their member, Hon. Simon B. Lalong, who is running on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Last Thursday, he formally informed the branch of his gubernatorial ambition, and was applauded after his speech.

Lalong, a former Plateau State House of Assembly Speaker, was the branch's Assistant Secretary. He believes lawyers are the society's leading lights, adding that he would implement his party's laudable policies in the state.

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