November 04, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic.
The nomination was contained in a letter to the Senate, which was read during plenary on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In the letter, President Tinubu urged the Senate to give the request expeditious consideration in accordance with the Constitution’s provisions on ministerial appointments and confirmations.
Akpabio subsequently referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for screening.
Although the President did not specify the portfolio for Dr. Ude, THEWILL gathered that his nomination comes following the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.
Nnaji, also from Enugu State, resigned on October 7 amid allegations of certificate forgery.
Dr. Ude, a respected legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, hails from Enugu State and is widely regarded for his contributions to legal advocacy and public service.
Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
