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Seun (m)
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Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, a woman from Kano State who started her law career in 1967, is the first female judge to be sworn in to the bench of the Supreme Court. From ThisDay Online: "The women cheered. They could not contain their joy. They gave a standing ovation. They applauded and applauded until they were almost begged to adjourn; but when she blew them a kiss it became obvious to all that she understood. You Sure, she knew why nearly all the female lawyers and Judges in the country thronged the Supreme Court's ceremonial hall that cool Wednesday morning. They were there to show their support and solidarity. At last and for the first time in history, a woman joined their lordships on that hallowed row!"Source: http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=19779 (username nairaland, password nairaland) What do you think? |
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delarontus (f)
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What men can do women can also do with standing ovation!  I think its a well deserved elevation. |
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Seun (m)
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Is there anyone who is involved in the legal profession on the board? Can you tell us a little bit about sinificance of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and this achievement by Aloma Mariam Mukhtar?
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delarontus (f)
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The Supreme Court is the highest court in Nigeria. All appeals end at the Supreme Court and the judges at that court are considered to be the most learned considering the nature of their work. At the bench [refers to lawyers in the judiciary as opposed to those practising] the highest level a lawyer can attain is being at the Supreme Court. It can be likened to being a Senior Advocate of Nigeria which is conferred on practising lawyers.
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