…_as Enugu applauds Gov Mbah’s recruitment of best brains in governance_

 

The Senate has confirmed Dr. Kingsley Udeh, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

The confirmation followed a screening session on the Senate floor on Thursday, as reported by Channels TV.

 

Born in 1978, Udeh previously served as Enugu State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.

 

During the screening, senators questioned him on national and diplomatic issues, including Nigeria’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threats.

 

Responding, Udeh said President Bola Tinubu was managing the situation through diplomatic channels, describing it as “a matter of diplomacy rather than law.”

 

He also addressed the debate on separating the offices of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, saying the success of either arrangement depends on the integrity and independence of the officeholder.

 

Satisfied with his responses, the Senate asked him to take a bow and subsequently confirmed his appointment.

 

Across Enugu State, the news of Udeh’s confirmation was received with widespread joy and celebration, as residents, youth groups, and professional bodies described the development as a testament to the excellence and vision of Governor Mbah’s leadership.

 

They hailed Udeh as a youth of distinction—an accomplished scholar and legal luminary whose brilliance and character embody the new face of Enugu’s rising generation.

 

The people further extolled the governor for his pivotal role in facilitating Udeh’s nomination and eventual appointment by President Bola Tinubu.

 

They also lauded him for consistently identifying and promoting competent professionals to positions of responsibility, both within and beyond the state. According to them, Mbah’s deliberate recruitment of the best brains into his administration has made Enugu stand out as one of the most reform-driven and innovative states in the federation.