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Mary Odili
Mary Odili | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria | |
| In office 23 June 2011 – 12 May 2022 | |
| Nominated by | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Preceded by | Niki Tobi |
| First Lady of Rivers State | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Governor | Peter Odili |
| Preceded by | Rose A. George |
| Succeeded by | Judith Amaechi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1952 Amudi Obizi, Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria Nigerian Law School |
Mary Ukaego Odili (née Nzenwa; CFR[1] born 12 May 1952) is a former Nigerian supreme court judge and wife of Peter Odili, who served as governor of oil-rich Rivers State from 1999 to 2007.[2] She was appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (JSC) by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Katsina-Alu on 23 June 2011.
Before becoming justice, she held numerous important offices, including Judge at the High Court of Rivers State (1992–2004), Justice at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division (2004–2010), and Presiding Justice at the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division (2010–2011).
- ^ "Mary Odili, Adenuga, Igbinedion, 146 Others Bag National Honours". The Tide. Port Harcourt: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ^ Ejekwonyilo, Ameh (21 December 2021). "Passport Seizure: Court orders Immigration Service to pay Peter Odili N2 million fine". Retrieved 2 October 2024.
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