Mrs. Julianah Oladiwura Obaro was one of the first female lawyers in Ondo Kingdom. Her late start meant she was the oldest pupil in her class at CMS Girls’ School, Ondo. xShe was called to the English Bar at Lincoln’s Inn, London, in 1964 and returned to Nigeria, thereafter, to attend the Nigerian Law School. As a Magistrate, Mrs. Obaro’s reputation as a no-nonsense and incorruptible jurist, was not disputed. After her retirement, Mrs. Obaro took up a part-time appointment as a Director at Good Homes Limited, Ilupeju, Lagos.

Source: The Guardian July 10, 2021 03:15 UTC