Today, March 8th, 2013 marks the globally celebrated annual
International Women’s Day. For African women, while there are still
tremendous challenges faced within and outside the continent, there are
also tremendous strides and achievements made. One such achievement is
the appointment of the First Nigerian woman U.S Judge, Judge Bunmi
Awoniyi. Judge Awoniyi is also the first Nigerian, man or woman, to be
appointed to the California Judiciary.
On February 1st, 2013, the Sacramento Nigerian community (Sacramento
Association of Nigerians, Akwa-Ibom Association of Nigeria, USA
(Sacramento Chapter), the Yoruba Heritage International, the Igbo
Development Union of Sacramento and more),poured out in numbers to
organize, support and celebrate Judge Awoniyi’s appointment.
Africa Music Law™ (http://africamusiclaw.com/), a music law blog
founded by Attorney & Publisher Ms. Uduak Oduok, was there to
capture this historical event.
No comments:
Post a Comment