Nigerian-Born Shirley Emehelu Appointed New Jersey Lieutenant Governor

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Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley U. Emehelu was appointed New Jersey’s lieutenant governor on November 9, 2026, by Governor Mikie Sherrill. She is the first immigrant to hold the office. Her appointment also marks the first time women will simultaneously occupy the state’s two top executive offices. Emehelu will also serve as secretary of state.

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