I Look Forward To When Nigeria Rewards Hardwork, Newly Appointed Minister of Justice in Canada, Madu Says

Kaycee Madu, a Nigerian-born lawyer who was recently 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 is the first African to be appointed minister of justice in Canada, after his former role as minister for municipal affairs.

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, adding that he hopes Nigeria and Africa become places where hard work is rewarded duly.

“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!”

In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Madu on his achievement.

The president called the achievement as landmark and historic saying it once again shows that people of Nigerian descent distinguish themselves in different walks of life.