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British PM, Johnson Appoints Yoruba Woman, Kemi As Minister

British PM, Johnson Appoints Yoruba Woman, Kemi As Minister
  • PublishedJuly 30, 2019

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson appointed a 39-year-old UK-born Nigerian, Kemi Olufunto Badenoch, as a Minister of Children and Families.

Reports say the new appointee disclosed this via her official tweeter handle, Badenoch who is a Conservative MP for Saffron Walden, expressed how grateful she was accepting the appointment, noting that she will do her best in her new office.

She said, “I’m humbled to have been appointed a junior minister at the DfE.  A huge privilege to be able to serve and make a positive difference on a number of issues close to my heart. I look forward to working with the ministerial team and everyone at @educationgovuk.

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