Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Margaret Obi on her historic appointment as the first African-born High Court Judge in England and Wales.
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ezechi Chukwu Ph.D, described Mrs. Obi’s elevation to the distinguished bench as a profound symbol of excellence, resilience, and the enduring Igbo spirit of distinction and achievement across the globe.
According to the statement issued on Saturday, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, hailed her appointment as “a landmark moment not only for the Igbo people but for all Africans who strive for excellence in foreign lands.”
He further remarked that “Mrs. Obi’s ascension to the English High Court bench embodies the values of integrity, hard work, and intellectual brilliance that define our people.”
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide noted that Mrs. Obi’s remarkable rise, following 27 years of outstanding service as a solicitor, stands as an inspiring example for Nigerians in the diaspora and beyond.
The organization celebrated her as a “great daughter of Igboland” and urged young people to draw lessons from her exceptional career, unwavering dedication, and unrelenting pursuit of justice and excellence.
