Conservatives colleagues but cross-party and grateful for the warm welcome from
TracyBrabin and @SteveReedMP who no doubt will be keeping me on my toes!” she posted on Twitter.
Over in Abuja, the Nigerian government shared president Buhari’s felicitations to Kemi for her new role.
The July 31 statement said that Buhari believed that the appointment whiles well deserved will be well-executed given her political experience.
“The Nigerian leader, who said he had no doubt that Badenoch would succeed given her academic qualifications and parliamentary experience, also enjoined the junior minister to see herself as an ambassador of her fatherland in conduct and performance.
“Acknowledging that Badenoch’s appointment is a plus for Nigerians in Diaspora, President Buhari said “it further confirms my belief that with hard work and integrity, Nigerians can excel in their chosen professions and fields of endeavour anywhere in the world”,” the statement read.
Brief profile of Kemi Badenoch MP
She was born in Wimbledon into what she described as “a large and loving family.” Growing up was however shared between the US and native Nigeria. “This international background gives me a very global perspective on life,” she is on record to have said. She put herself through university twice having started working to support herself at age 16. First, she studied engineering at Sussex University. In 2009 she gained a Law degree at the University of London as part of capacity building efforts to become a legislator “helping to make, shape and change our laws for the better.” “I’m passionate about ensuring everyone has access to a great education. I’m a committed party activist and met my husband when I stood for parliament in 2010. “Our family is completed by our two wonderful children, who keep us busy and entertained. “Outside of community work, political activism, a full-time career and being a mum, the little time I have left is spent entertaining with friends and family I’m a keen chess and poker player, an avid reader of Terry Pratchett novels and love sci-fi,” she wrote in her Facebook profile page.DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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