Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye | |
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| Born | 23 December 1973 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, entrepreneur, politician, film producer |
| Known for | First woman to run for the presidency in Nigeria under the All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye (born 23 December 1973) is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, politician, and film producer. She was the first female candidate to contest the Nigerian presidency under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but later stepped down for Bola Tinubu. On 21 August 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed her as Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, a position she held until 23 October 2024.