Premier Taptuna appoints acting deputy minister

Press Release

April 25, 2016

Premier Taptuna appoints acting deputy minister

IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 25, 2016) – Premier Taptuna today appointed Mr. Simon Awa as Acting Deputy Minister of Environment. Mr. Awa also retains his duties as chief negotiator for devolution.

Mr. Gabriel Nirlungayuk has tendered his resignation, and has since taken another position outside of government.

“I’d like to thank Mr. Nirlungayuk for his service to the department and wish him success in his new position,” said Premier Taptuna.

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Media Contact:

Yasmina Pepa
Office of Premier Taptuna
Government of Nunavut
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ypepa@gov.nu.ca

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