By ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
A Nigerian-born Kelechi Madu, has been appointed a Justice Minister in Alberta, Canada.
Madu, a law graduate from the University of Lagos, took the oath of office as Justice Minister after serving as Minister of Municipal Affairs in Alberta, Canada.
On his twitter page, Madu promised to ensure that everyone in Alberta has access to equal justice.
“Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination.
“I look forward to working on many critical democratic reforms, including recall legislation and important citizenship initiative referendums, and taking the lead role on the implementation of our government’s fight for a fair deal within confederation,” he said.
Kelechi, popularly known as Kaycee, emigrated to Canada in 2005 with his wife and enrolled in postgraduate studies at the University of Alberta.
He is a member of the United Conservative Party (UCP).
Kaycee had earlier been elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing Edmonton South-West. He was sworn in as a lawmaker on May 21, 2019.
At the time, he was serving as both Minister of Municipal Affairs of the Province of Alberta and a Member of Parliament representing Edmonton South-West.
The ministry is the third largest in Alberta with over $3.7 billion portfolio.
Canada Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, said about Kelechi. “Kaycee is a committed conservative, a lawyer, and a father of three.
“Prior to coming to Canada with his wife, Emem, Kaycee graduated from the law school and was subsequently called to the bar in Nigeria.
“He has since established a law firm in Edmonton where he continues to practice.
“Kaycee enjoys giving back to the community and volunteers his legal skills with the Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Program and the Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC).
“He … supports his community league activities and his church.
“Kaycee’s legal expertise and his unique understanding of the challenges faced by newcomers to Canada make him a valuable member of the United Conservative team as we work to present Albertans with a common-sense alternative to the NDP (New Democrat Party).”
