The Senate has screened and approved Kingsley Udeh, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Attorney-General of Enugu State, as a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.
The Senate confirmed Udeh on Wednesday.
While fielding questions from lawmakers, Udeh said he would serve the nation with commitment and integrity if sworn in as a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Udeh said he can be appointed into any ministry, adding that “If you are a good lawyer, you should be able to fit in any area of life. By the grace of God, my career and professional stints have spanned various aspects of life.”
Afterwards, Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the nomination to a voice vote, which was unanimously approved by the lawmakers.
He praised the nominee, describing him as a capable and well-rounded professional.
“Let me thank Mr President for the nomination of Dr Kingsley Udeh,” Akpabio said, adding that “he appears to be fit and proper to be a minister. He has acquitted himself as a well-bred Nigerian child, acknowledging his parents.
“I hope he will bring his wealth of experience to add value to the federal cabinet and help realise the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”
Udeh is coming as a replacement for Uche Nnaji, from Enugu State, who recently resigned as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology over alleged certificate forgery.
