Meet Nigerian-born woman appointed New Jersey lieutenant governor

Nigerian-born American lawyer, Shirley Emehelu, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey in the United States, making her the first immigrant to occupy the position in the state’s history. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-born-woman-appointed-new-jersey-lieutenant-governor/

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   Meet Nigerian-born woman appointed New Jersey lieutenant governor

   Nigerian-born American lawyer, Shirley Emehelu, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey in the United States, making her the first immigrant to occupy the position in the state’s history. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-born-woman-appointed-new-jersey-lieutenant-governor/

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