Nigerian-born, Kaycee Madu, appointed Canada’s Minister of Justice
Nigerian-born, Kaycee Madu, has been appointed as Canada’s new minister of justice. Madu
is also the first Black Man to occupy either Provincial or Federal
Justice positions of the Justice Minister, Attorney General or Solicitor
General in the country.
According to report, Madu was born and
raised in southeastern Nigeria. He graduated from the University of
Lagos with a law degree in 2001. He and his wife moved to Canada in
2005. They have three children.
Announcing his appointment, the MLA for Edmonton-South West and Minister of Justice and Solicitor General stated on his twitter page;
His appointment was celebrated by some in Canada’s Alberta Black community as a way to bring needed perspective to the nations justice system.
Kenney described Madu as “a man who has experienced racial prejudice firsthand and can bring that sensitivity to this important role,” while saying; “I’m excited to have him in that position.”
Madu, who has practised law in both Nigeria and Alberta, was first elected as a Member of Legislative Assemblies (MLA) in the April 2019 general election.
Dunia Nur, president of the Edmonton-based African Canadian Civic Engagement Council, said Madu has become a role model for the community.
Announcing his appointment, the MLA for Edmonton-South West and Minister of Justice and Solicitor General stated on his twitter page;
Thank you, everyone, for all the well wishes. I am beyond humbled to accept my new role as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General – where I will pursue fairness, equality, and justice for all with every ounce of strength I have.
Canadian Premier, Jason Kenney, elevated Madu to the position of the minister of justice from Municipal Affairs in a cabinet shuffle that saw Calgary-Elbow MLA Doug Schweitzer deployed to economic portfolio, according to Canada’s CBC report.Thank you, everyone, for all the well wishes. I am beyond humbled to accept my new role as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General - where I will pursue fairness, equality, and justice for all with every ounce of strength I have. More here: https://t.co/nmLf4bbsC3 #ableg pic.twitter.com/tHt8JrEthr— Kaycee Madu (@KayceeMaduYEG) August 25, 2020
His appointment was celebrated by some in Canada’s Alberta Black community as a way to bring needed perspective to the nations justice system.
Kenney described Madu as “a man who has experienced racial prejudice firsthand and can bring that sensitivity to this important role,” while saying; “I’m excited to have him in that position.”
Madu, who has practised law in both Nigeria and Alberta, was first elected as a Member of Legislative Assemblies (MLA) in the April 2019 general election.
Dunia Nur, president of the Edmonton-based African Canadian Civic Engagement Council, said Madu has become a role model for the community.
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