Buhari, Atiku Hail Nigerian Appointed Canadian Justice Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, rejoiced with Nigerian-born Kaycee Madu, who was reappointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General for the Government of Alberta in Canada.
Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
The statement was titled “President Buhari congratulates Nigerian-born Kaycee Madu, appointed Minister of Justice in Alberta, Canada.”
Adesina quoted the President as describing the development as “landmark and historic”.
The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Nigerian-born Kaycee Madu, appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General for the Government of Alberta, in Canada.
“Madu makes history as the first African-born provincial minister in Canadian history, and is also the Provincial Secretary and Keeper of the Great Seal of the Province of Alberta.
“President Buhari describes the honour as ‘landmark and historic,’ saying it once again pedestals people of Nigerian descent as go-getters, who distinguish themselves in different walks of life.
“The President says as the first black Justice Minister and Solicitor-General in Canada, Madu has written himself into history books, and urges Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to remain good ambassadors of their country.”
Earlier, the Nigerian-born Kaycee Madu, had 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 reports, Madu was born and raised in South-East 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, “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.”
The 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.
His appointment was celebrated by some in Canada’s Alberta Black community as a way to bring needed perspective to the nation’s 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 Assembly (MLA) in the April, 2019 general election.
The President of the Edmonton-based African Canadian Civic Engagement Council, Dunia Nur, said Madu has become a role model for the community.
The Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in its congratulatory message posted on Twitter noted, “Kaycee Madu is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-South West”, and extolled his leadership qualities as a role model to millions of Nigerians.
Also speaking, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the appointment of a Nigerian as Minister in Canada.
Kaycee Madu was appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General for the Government of Alberta, in Canada.
Reacting, yesterday, Atiku said Madu’s appointment has the capacity to impact the world.
In a tweet, the former Vice President expressed confidence that Madu would do well in his duty as Minister.