The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, SAN, from Enugu State as a new minister, swiftly moving to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the former minister, Uche Nnaji.
Key Points:
- The nomination was announced via a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
- Ude's screening was referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.
- This follows the resignation of former Minister Uche Nnaji last month.
- Nnaji's exit was linked to controversies surrounding his academic and NYSC certificates.
- His departure had left Enugu State without a ministerial representative.
- The move aims to stabilize the cabinet and maintain regional balance.
- Kingsley Ude is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
