By Ayodele Oni
“If confirmed, Ude, from Enugu, will replace Uche Nnaji, the immediate past Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, who was forced to resign over allegations of certificate forgery”
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
If confirmed, Udeh, from Enugu State will replace Mr Uche Nnaji, immediate past Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology who was forced to resign in the face of allegations of Certificate forgery against him.
The President’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary session.
In the letter, the President wrote: “I am pleased to forward to the Senate the nomination of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), for confirmation as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“While I trust that this request will receive the Senate’s usual expeditious consideration, please accept, Mr Senate President and distinguished senators, the assurances of my highest regards.”
Following the reading of the correspondence, Senate President Akpabio referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for immediate consideration.
Dr. Udeh, a respected legal scholar and advocate, is expected to bring his wealth of experience in law and public administration to the federal cabinet if confirmed.
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