UDEH WINS PUBLIC SECTOR PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD, RECOGNITION FOR TRANSFORMING NIGERIA'S SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has been honoured with the prestigious Public Sector Person of the Year Award at the 6th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, in recognition of his leadership and ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria's science, technology and innovation ecosystem. Udeh received the award on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, following what the organisers described as a results-oriented approach to public service and institutional transformation. The recognition further underscores growing attention to the Federal Government's renewed commitment to making science, technology and innovation central to Nigeria's economic diversification, industrial development and global competitiveness. According to Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, which organised the event, Udeh has distinguished himself since assuming office in November 2025 through his d...