Here are the five amazing facts you should know about Badenoch, a Nigerian-British born politician:

1. Born in Wimbledon, London

Badenoch was born in Wimbledon and grew up in Nigeria where she had her childhood experience. At age 16, she made UK her home where she did her A levels in an FE college in London.

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2. Worked part-time at McDonalds

During her study at the college, the new minister worked at McDonalds as a way to financially support herself.

3. Studied in various institutions

The minister was an engineering apprentice before she went ahead to University of Sussex to study. She is a member of of the British Computer Society. She also studied law at Birkbeck, University of London.


4. She was politically active in school

Minister Badenoch has been both a primary and secondary school governor at St Thomas, the Apostle College in Southwark and Jubilee Primary School in Lambeth.

5. Her contribution helped improve school funding

Badenoch once spoke about school funding in the House of Commons where she brought attention to a school in her constituency.


6. Badenoch made a good political move

On the very day Boris Johnson was appointed the new prime minister, she tabled a question which highlighted his campaign pledge relating to the regulations on schools and national funding formula.

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7. She has been a spotlight in the Conservative party

The minister of children affairs has been a promising star in the party as she was chosen to introduce Theresa May at the party’s annual conference held in 2017. She was also put in charge of picking candidates for the 2022 general elections.

Recall that Legit.ng earlier reported that newly appointed minister made a post about her appointment on twitter, where she thanked all those who have helped her.

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