President Bola Ahmed recently transmitted the name of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu-Udeh, to the Senate for confirmation as a minister. This move is part of Tinubu’s new minister nomination process, a crucial step in shaping the cabinet.
He is set to replace former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who resigned recently as Enugu state’s ministerial representative. This replacement is an example of Tinubu’s new minister nomination approach, aimed at revitalizing his team.
About Kingsley Tochukwu-Udeh
Dr. Kingsley Udeh hails from Enugu State, He holds an LLM (Master of Laws) from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, where he took courses including Public Procurement in the EU, International Trade Law, and Investment Disputes.
He also holds a Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree from Stellenbosch University in South Africa, with his doctoral research focusing on a comparative study of bidder remedies in South Africa and Nigeria. He has lectured in law at institutions such as Baze University in Abuja and at the Nigerian Law School. The Tinubu new minister nomination of Dr. Udeh highlights his extensive qualifications.
Political Career
In 2017, the Government of Enugu State appointed him as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Development Aid Coordination and Mobilisation, marking his first major public-service appointment at the state level.
In 2023, Dr Udeh was appointed as the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Enugu State. Since then, he has overseen the justice ministry, advancing legal reforms and public-sector regulatory frameworks in the state. Tinubu’s new minister nomination reinforces Udeh’s influence in shaping state policies.
