NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding Shirley Emehelu's appointment as New Jersey Lieutenant Governor by Gov. Mikie Sherrill today.

“NJBIA congratulates and looks forward to working with Lieutenant Governor Shirley Emehelu. Lt. Gov. Emehelu has established a very distinguished legal career focused on public service as a federal and state prosecutor, and we have no doubt she will be a great asset to the administration in her new role as Secretary of State, the office which oversees the New Jersey Business Action Center.

"NJBIA stands at the ready to help and work with Lt. Gov. Emehelu to advance New Jersey as a place to do business.”