Alkali Jibril Resigns as Transportation Minister to Run for Governor

Alkali Jibril has officially resigned from his position as Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, as disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide. The resignation follows a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which requires political appointees seeking elective office to step down from their roles.

Jibril's resignation is aimed at contesting in the forthcoming governorship elections. In his resignation letter, he expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and noted the progress made in the transport sector during his tenure.

The statement also mentioned that President Tinubu accepted the resignation and commended Jibril for his dedication to serving the nation.