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APOPTOSIS:
I rarely call people Liars but you are one great Liar

How does what you posted prove that I am a liar ?

Did you read before you quoted?
You are being gratuitously insolent

Dalohad:
A lawyer appointed to serve as a Scientist.

They don't care about competence, they only care about giving political favours to their cronies at the detriment of the Nigerian state.

When we had minister of science background back then…did you have any good results? What about Aviation Minister Keyamo..is he not doing well?

It’s political appointment. Let him just do the right thing to be done

aribisala0:
Yes
Yoshimasa Hayashi
Former Science and Technology Minister

Many of you have little knowledge and zero curiosity
You are unteachable. Because you don't and won't ask questions or even think


Worst of all is in this ignorant state you are arrogant


A Minister is a political job full stop
He is there to represent the people

In most parliamentary systems you cannot become a Minister UNLESS you win an election as a legislator


ALL UK MINISTERs are legislators

Take time to process the implications of that


Anyway among most ministers around the world LLB is the commonest degree

Find out why

You dare compare UK that has long-term national strategic plan and working structures in place to Nigeria that is still in dire need of vision, direction and critical policies to drive our Science and Technology sector. Only a professional can review what is on ground, interact with fellow professionals in the ministry and come up with ways forward. I insist that a lawyer will struggle just as an engineer will struggle as Attorney General.

66uvie:
........my brother the thing weak me how will this Man know the difference between high end CPUs made in the US and cheap knock offs made in Taiwan

In the parliamentary system Ministers are appointed from Parliament

So you must first win an election as a legislator

This tells us a Ministers role is political not technical

The Minister is there to represent the people
His job is repeat political and administrative

What happens is most ministers should be able to head any ministry that comes from being in government for long doing internships and serving in various roles

That enables a BALANCED perspective without the BIAS that a so called expert like UMAHI might bring
The ministers is there to give leadership and direction, set targets, operate a budget, understand the law and protect the people whilst advancing the political agenda of his principal

festacman:
You dare compare UK that has long-term national strategic plan and working structures in place to Nigeria that is still in dire need of vision, direction and critical policies to drive our Science and Technology sector. Only a professional can review what is on ground, interact with fellow professionals in the ministry and come up with ways forward. I insist that a lawyer will struggle just as an engineer will struggle as Attorney General.

I dare
When we gained independence that is the system we operated
That is your opinion it is not in the Bible quran or constitution
Awolowo was a lawyer and one of best finance ministers ever

You are ranting
Go and find out what Henry Ford studied

Dangote is Not struggling in a field where hundreds of engineers did
A very important part of technology is intellectual property law



Most technologies are driven by military imperatives or find military applications

The most important technology leadership function is to set goals not to be another technologist

You need not know anything about car engines to be an excellent driver
Do a Google search on Carlos Parreira and Arigo Sacchi legendary football coaches who were not players

You lack vision and deep thinking capacity.
Service to the country is not about what you study in school. It's ability to make good decision and team work.
Those that are scientists appointed before what do they achieve?

Dalohad:
A lawyer appointed to serve as a Scientist.

They don't care about competence, they only care about giving political favours to their cronies at the detriment of the Nigerian state.

Flangelo12:
America has a health secretary who studied Law, has a brain worm and used heroin for a lengthy period.

bro what are you saying. Law and science is like water and petrol. If it was English literature it'll be understandable

whippersnapper:
bro what are you saying. Law and science is like water and petrol. If it was English literature it'll be understandable

What of medicine?

aribisala0:
I dare
When we gained independence that is the system we operated
That is your opinion it is not in the Bible quran or constitution
Awolowo was a lawyer and one of best finance ministers ever

So, how come we discovered oil under Gowon and never had long-term plans to use it to diversify the economy. Till today, Nigerian economy is largely monocultural. Obviously, the foundation of post-regional and oil-driven economy was faulty. Certain shortsightedness wass responsible, no doubt.

festacman:
So, how come we discovered oil under Gowon and never had long-term plans to use it to diversify the economy. Till today, Nigerian economy is largely monocultural. Obviously, the foundation of post-regional and oil-driven economy was faulty. Certain shortsightedness wass responsible, no doubt.

We did not discover oil under Gowon
You are derailing and doing so with lies

Shell Camp in Port Harcourt was built before the War
It was occupied by Nigerian troops
The Military Hospital in Port Harcourt was built by Shell the army took it during the war
Like I said you don't know but think you know everything

My advice

Stop talking

You have nothing sensible to say#

aribisala0:
We did not discover oil under Gowon
You are derailing and doing so with lies

Shell Camp in Port Harcourt was built before the War
It was occupied by Nigerian troops
The Military Hospital in Port Harcourt was built by Shell the army took it during the war
Like I said you don't know but think you know everything

My advice

Stop talking

You have nothing sensible to say#

I love intellectual bullies. Come on.

Yes, I wrote oil discovery under Gowon instead of OIL BOOM. My mistake but I didn't derail. I wanted to show that a good Economist or Finance professional could have been more visionary and enthrone a better strategic plan with the oil boom.

festacman:
I love intellectual bullies. Come on.

Yes, I wrote oil discovery under Gowon instead of OIL BOOM. My mistake but I didn't derail. I wanted to show that a good Economist of Finance professional could have been more visionary and enthrone a better strategic plan with the oil boom.

Not relevant to this thread
You do not. SHOW a thing by expressing it as an opinion
It is just an opinion but regardless not relevant here there are several countries that have had lawyers as Science minister
It is a political job not a technical one

We had a boom under Iweala, highest price ever what did she achieve

If Dangote was Science minister I would be delighted

The job is to put a team together give them targets and provide leadership
A Minister is a deputy of the President

aribisala0:
Not relevant to this thread
You do not. SHOW a thing by expressing it as an opinion
It is just an opinion but regardless not relevant here there are several countries that have had lawyers as Science minister
It is a political job not a technical one

If Dangote was Science minister I would be delighted

The job is to put a team together give them targets and provide leadership
A Minister is a deputy of the President

With your mindset that at this point of our underdevelopement that anybody could serve as Minister in any ministry, I can conclude that setting a new agenda and direction as well as implementing critical reforms in the various sectors of our economy is still a long way.

aribisala0:
What is the job of a minister of Science and Technology maybe you can help me understand what your point is
Many of you know nothing and think you know it all

They have a minister in the same role in Japan
Yohei Matsumoto

Go and do some research

It’s honestly amusing how people love to speak on things they clearly don’t grasp. Seems like complaining is easier than thinking — classic mob mentality. Funny enough, the current Minister of State for Finance is a medical doctor. So, by that logic, what’s medicine got to do with finance?

Alfred200825:
Wetin concern Lawyer with Science and Technology

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I asked CHATGPT



Ah! That makes a lot of sense now. You’re asking in the context of **a lawyer being appointed as a minister for Science and Technology**, and why that might happen.

Here’s the reasoning:

1. **Policy and Administration Over Technical Expertise**

* Ministers are primarily **policy makers and administrators**, not always technical experts.
* The role involves **budgeting, legislation, international collaboration, regulation, and oversight**, which are areas where lawyers often excel.

2. **Legal and Regulatory Oversight in Science & Tech**

* Science and technology sectors are heavily regulated (patents, safety standards, data privacy, environmental compliance).
* A lawyer brings **knowledge of law, governance, and regulatory frameworks**, which can be crucial for steering these sectors responsibly.

3. **Bridging Science and Government**

* Scientists are experts in their fields but may not have experience navigating political, legislative, or bureaucratic systems.
* A lawyer-minister can **translate scientific priorities into policy and legal frameworks**, ensuring innovations can be implemented within the law.

4. **Diplomacy and Contracts**

* Science and technology often involve **international collaborations, contracts with companies, or public-private partnerships**.
* Lawyers are trained to negotiate, draft, and enforce agreements—skills critical for such roles.

✅ **Bottom line:** A lawyer as Minister of Science and Technology doesn’t need to be a scientist; their job is to **create the legal, policy, and administrative environment that allows science and technology to thrive safely and efficiently**.

If you want, I can give **real-life examples of lawyers appointed as science/tech ministers** in other countries—it’s more common than people think. Do you want me to?
Great — here are a few real‑life examples of lawyers being appointed to ministerial roles connected to science, technology, or higher education:

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### 1. Søren Pind (Denmark)







* He is by profession a lawyer and politician. ([Wikipedia][1])
* He served as **Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Higher Education** in Denmark from 28 November 2016 to 2 May 2018. ([Wikipedia][1])
* This case shows a lawyer being placed in a science‑/tech‑related portfolio.

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### 2. Zahid Hamid (Pakistan)







* He is a lawyer by training. ([Wikipedia][2])
* He served as **Minister of Science and Technology** in Pakistan from 23 June 2013 to 21 November 2014. ([Wikipedia][2])
* Another example of a non‑science specialist (in terms of academic background) leading a science/technology ministry.

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### 3. Aisén Etcheverry (Chile)







* She is trained as a lawyer (law degree from University of Chile). ([Wikipedia][3])
* She became Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation in Chile under President Gabriel Boric, starting 10 March 2023. ([Wikipedia][3])
* A recent example illustrating the same pattern.

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These examples show that appointing a lawyer (rather than someone strictly from a science or engineering background) to a science/technology‑oriented ministry is not unusual. Instead of purely technical expertise, such appointments often reflect the importance of policy‑making, regulation, legal/ethical oversight, and governance in the science & technology field.

If you like, I can pull up **5‑10 more such examples globally**, along with details of their performance and how the legal background played into their role. Would you like me to?

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%B8ren_Pind?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Søren Pind"
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zahid_Hamid?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Zahid Hamid"
[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ais%C3%A9n_Etcheverry?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Aisén Etcheverry"

Dalohad:
A lawyer appointed to serve as a Scientist.

They don't care about competence, they only care about giving political favours to their cronies at the detriment of the Nigerian state.

Lawyer to be the chief science researcher in nigeria.

You never see something. Tinubu and his cabinet are presently confused. They don't know what they are doing at all, i was even told that Tinubu pee in his dirty boxer 3 days ago when Trump said he's looking at bringing in military to do the job. All his cabinets boys or men servants are all fidgeting, couldn't reason effectively again....hope you have heard that he's already arranging ambassadors to some countries, that would be broadcasted on Monday.....This man was to go as an ambassador but mistakenly given a ministerial duty.....a whole SAN..,......there is even an herbalist and an Muslim cleric (Alfa) among the chosen as Ambassador.......Confusion breaky bones o yepaa...........

bamosagie:
A Senior Advocate Of Nigeria as the minister of science, innovation and technology.
What a square peg in spherical hole.....

LagosOrigin:
If not for Trump warning, tinubu woulda appointed a Muslim to occupy that position

It's the fear of Trump that made him to appoint a Christian to save face

LagosOrigin:
If not for Trump's warning, Tinubu would have appointed a Muslim to occupy that position .

It's the fear of Trump that made him appoint a Christian to save face

Did you forget to mention he appointed chief DI, CDS, CNS, IG, CGC, CBN, IMMIGRATION, Minister of finance, FIRS, SGF, DG SSS , all the Christian dominance in security and finance were not aware of the Genocide? Yet they plan failed coup is there conspiracy agenda

aribisala0:
Dangote is Not an Engineer

What have all the Engineers achieved ever

The purpose of education is to improve your reason

Try to reason not just recycle prejudice

You do not need to be a footballer to succeed as a football coach

no I can’t be sharing a country with someone who reasons like this . My God !! Pls don’t train children with this mentality i use God name beg you. How can a lawyer, as in lawyer head a very niche ministry like science and tech ? Kai

frankmoney:
no I can’t be sharing a country with someone who reasons like this . My God !! Pls don’t train children with this mentality i use God name beg you. How can a lawyer, as in lawyer head a very niche ministry like science and tech ? Kai

Don't even share Nairaland with me you are blocked

festacman:
A lawyer to serve as Minister of Science and Technology? Are we serious in this country?

Science and Technology are critical fields that need a knowledgeable and experienced professional to drive the VISION of the President. Unfortunately, a vision doesn't seem to exist so anything goes.

This is not a government of vision, it's a government of HOPE.... RENEWED HOPE!!

Dalohad:
A lawyer appointed to serve as a Scientist.

They don't care about competence, they only care about giving political favours to their cronies at the detriment of the Nigerian state.

He would only be assigned to a ministry after he's successfully screened at the senate. There would be a minor cabinet reshuffle as plateau nominee is also coming onboard.

Despite the fact that I know this man, and can confirm that he is very viable in law, but he is not the right person for this ministerial post. Haba! Mr. President, Enugu state has other capable hands, in the field of Technology, that can fit this position, not a lawyer. This is the hand work of Peter Mbah, and that son of Onoh from Ngwo. Mbah, is compensating Udi LGA. Just checkout the two recent appointments (Chief of Air Staff & now a Minister) from one LGA alone, out of 17 LGAs that make up Enugu state.

PLEASE MR . PRESIDENT...A LAWYER CANNOT AND MUST NOT SUPERINTEND AFFAIR OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.... PLEASE RESHUFFLE.....


AN ART STUDENT CANNOT HEAD A SCIENCE MINISTRY...

Dalohad:
A lawyer appointed to serve as a Scientist.

They don't care about competence, they only care about giving political favours to their cronies at the detriment of the Nigerian state.

You are very correct 💯.The same way Rufai animal scientist is employed to serve as a journalist,How?

What has a lawyer got to do with science and technology, what a disgraceful government

Newsgeek24:
https://verynigerian.com/breaking-tinubu-names-kingsley-udeh-new-minister-of-science-innovation-and-technology/

This is how they keep taking us more than ten centuries backwards. Yet, their mumu followers keep defending with everything in them.
How can you appoint someone who don't know what an atom is to service as minister for science and technology? No wonder Nigeria as a country cannot produce even a pencil.
Only in Nigeria will a lawyer be overseeing power, works etc

telleyway:
This is how they keep taking us more than ten centuries backwards. Yet, their mumu followers keep defending with everything in them.
How can you appoint someone who don't know what an atom is to service as minister for science and technology? No wonder Nigeria as a country cannot produce even a pencil.
Only in Nigeria will a lawyer be overseeing power, works etc

You would claim you went to school
Have a phone and still
Very ignorant and
Very arrogant



**Here's a comparative table of Ministers of Energy (or equivalent roles) in G7 countries over the past 20 years, highlighting their professional backgrounds and qualifications. It shows that legal, political, and administrative expertise is common—not just technical or engineering credentials.**

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### 🌍 G7 Ministers of Energy (2005–2025): Background & Qualifications

| Country | Minister (Sample Years) | Role Title | Background / Qualifications |
|-------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| **USA** | Rick Perry (2017–2019) | Secretary of Energy | Former Governor of Texas; BA in Animal Science |
| | Jennifer Granholm (2021–2025) | Secretary of Energy | Former Governor of Michigan; JD (Law) |
| **Canada** | Jonathan Wilkinson (2019–2023)| Minister of Natural Resources| Rhodes Scholar; background in public policy & law |
| | Seamus O'Regan (2023–2025) | Minister of Energy & NR | Journalist; MA in Philosophy; no technical degree |
| **UK** | Kwasi Kwarteng (2021–2022) | Secretary of State for BEIS | Historian; PhD in Economic History |
| | Claire Coutinho (2023–2025) | Secretary of State for Energy| Philosophy, Politics & Economics (Oxford) |
| **Germany** | Peter Altmaier (2012–2021) | Minister for Economic Affairs| Lawyer; career politician |
| | Robert Habeck (2021–2025) | Minister for Economy & Climate| Philosopher; author; PhD in Philology |
| **France** | Ségolène Royal (2014–2017) | Minister of Ecology | ENA graduate; career politician |
| | Agnès Pannier-Runacher (2022–2025)| Minister for Energy Transition| Business executive; ENA graduate |
| **Italy** | Roberto Cingolani (2021–2022) | Minister for Ecological Transition| Physicist; academic |
| | Gilberto Pichetto Fratin (2022–2025)| Minister for Environment & Energy Security| Economist; career politician |
| **Japan** | Hiroshi Kajiyama (2019–2021) | Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry| Business background; no technical degree |
| | Yasutoshi Nishimura (2022–2025)| Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry| Law & Economics; University of Tokyo |

Sources:

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### 🔍 Key Insights
- **Only a few ministers had engineering or scientific backgrounds** (e.g., Cingolani in Italy).
- **Most held degrees in law, economics, philosophy, or public policy**, reflecting the governance and regulatory nature of the role.
- **Political and administrative experience** was often prioritized over technical expertise.
- This supports the idea that **energy leadership is about coordination, policy, and reform**, not just technical mastery.

Would you like a deeper dive into one country’s energy leadership history or a visual timeline of these ministers?

Newsgeek24:
https://verynigerian.com/breaking-tinubu-names-kingsley-udeh-new-minister-of-science-innovation-and-technology/

A lawyer to supervise tech?