Kelechi Madu, the Nigerian-born lawyer appointed minister of justice and solicitor-general of Alberta in Canada, says he looks forward to the day Nigeria will become a place where hard work and merit are rewarded.
Madu who became the first African to be appointed minister of justice in the Canadian province after his previous role as minister for municipal affairs says merit must be enthroned for the country to realise its potentials.
His appointment was described as one that would bring the needed perspective and change in the justice system.
In a tweet on Sunday evening, Madu thanked Nigerians who celebrated his appointment.
“Thank you for all the support and prayers coming from Nigeria and Nigerians in the diaspora,” he said.
“I look forward to the day when Nigeria and Africa become places where hard work and merit are rewarded. Chukwu Gozie!”
The Mbaise (Imo state) born lawyer had his tertiary education at the University of Lagos where he studied law before he was called to bar in 20003.
In 2005, he and his wife — who also studied law — migrated to Canada where they have been practising.
Several Nigerians including Femi Adesina (President Buhari’s spokesman) have all sent words of congratulations to Madu, wishing him well in his new assignment.
