Peter Odili’s Daughter, Njideka Sworn in as Judge of the Federal High Court
Peter Odili’s Daughter, Njideka Sworn in as Judge of the Federal High Court
Njideka Iheme, the daughter of former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili and Justice Mary Odili, has just been sworn in as a Judge of the Federal High Court.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, sworn in Mrs Iheme and 20 others as Judges of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday 23rd November 2021.
Justice Njideka is married to Uzoma Nwosu Iheme, the son of the Court of Appeals Judge, Justice Chioma Nwosu Iheme.
What you need to know about Mary Odili
Mary Ukaego Odili (née Nzenwa; CFR born 12 May 1952) is a Nigerian judge and wife of Peter Odili, who served as Governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. She was appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (JSC) by President Goodluck Jonathan and was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Katsina-Alu on 23 June 2011.
Prior to becoming SCN justice, she held numerous important offices, including Judge, High Court of Rivers State (1992–2004), Justice, Court of Appeal, Abuja Division (2004–2010), and Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division (2010–2011). She served as the First Lady of Rivers State during her husband’s tenure as governor.
