Kingsley Udeh
Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology | |
| Assumed office 6 November 2025 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Uche Nnaji |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1980 Ozalla, Nkanu West, Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Chinagolum Tochi-Udeh |
| Education | University of Nigeria (LLB)
University of Nottingham (LLM) Stellenbosch University (LLD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, academic, administrator |
Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (born 14 November 1980) is a Nigerian lawyer, academic, and politician who has served as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology since November 2025. [1][2]He was nominated by President Bola Tinubu and confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on 6 November 2025 to replace Uche Nnaji, who resigned amid a certificate forgery scandal. [3][4]
Early life and education
Udeh was born on 14 November 1980 in Ozalla, a town in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. [5] He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with Second Class Upper Honours from the University of Nigeria in 2005 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2006.[6]He earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public International Law from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom and a Doctor of Laws (LLD) in Public Law from Stellenbosch University in South Africa, with his doctoral thesis focusing on a comparative study of bidder remedies in South Africa and Nigeria.[7]
Career
Udeh began his career in legal practice and academia, serving as a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Baze University in Abuja, and the Nigerian Law School.[5]He is a Fellow of the African Procurement Law Unit and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, and the Public Procurement Research Group at the University of Nottingham.[5]
Political career
Udeh was appointed Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Enugu State in 2023 by Governor Peter Mbah[6] In November 2025, President Tinubu nominated him for the position of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology to fill the vacancy left by Uche Nnaji's resignation.[8][9]His nomination was screened and confirmed by the Senate on 6 November 2025, during which he addressed questions on national issues including U.S.-Nigeria diplomatic relations.[3]
Personal life
Udeh is married to Chinagolum Tochi-Udeh, also a lawyer, and they are blessed with children.[5]
References
- ^ "Tinubu Swears In Two New Ministers, Details Emerge". Legit.ng. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN MINISTERS, BERNARD MOHAMMED DORO, KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU UDEH". The State House, Abuja. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Nigerian Senate Confirms Udeh as Minister". Voice of Nigeria. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "SENATE confirms Kingsley Udeh's appointment as minister". TheCable. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Tinubu swears in two new ministers". Premium Times. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh: 10 Things to Know About New Minister Appointed by Tinubu". Legit.ng. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Breaking: Tinubu nominates Enugu attorney-general Kingsley Udeh as minister". Legit.ng. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Tinubu Nominates Enugu Attorney-General Kingsley Udeh As Minister". Leadership. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Enugu Attorney-General as minister". Punch. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.