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President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to evaluate and confirm Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, SAN, from Enugu State, as a member of his cabinet.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the letter on the Senate floor during the plenary session on Tuesday.
Following the announcement, Akpabio directed the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for additional review and subsequent screening.
This development comes in the wake of the resignation of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, from Tinubu’s administration.
Nnaji, who was the sole minister representing Enugu State in the Tinubu government, resigned last month amid controversy surrounding his credentials, which included a degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, as well as his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.
His resignation created a gap in President Tinubu’s administration and left Enugu State without a ministerial representative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kingsley Tochukwu Ude?
Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, SAN, is a legal practitioner nominated by President Bola Tinubu to serve as a minister in his cabinet.
Why did Uche Nnaji resign?
Uche Nnaji resigned due to controversies surrounding his academic credentials, specifically regarding his degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and his NYSC discharge certificate.
What impact did Nnaji's resignation have on Enugu State?
Nnaji's resignation left Enugu State without a ministerial representative in President Tinubu's government, creating a gap in political representation for the state.
