Inducted 2023
Barr. Priscilla Omoba
- Name
- Barr. Priscilla Omoba
- State of Origin
- Ogun
- Zone
- South West
- Sector of Achievement
- Security, Defence & Intelligence
- Profession
- Correctional officer educationist/teacher lawyer
- Year of Induction
- 2023
- Posthumous
- No
Landmark Achievement
First Female NBA President
Reasons for Induction
Very high and National
Biography
Omoba Priscilla O. A. Kuye *3. Professional Career* 1. Practiced law successfully and specialized in advocacy/litigation. 2. Rose to the rank of *Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN* - the highest professional rank for lawyers. SAN is Nigeria’s equivalent of “Queen’s Counsel”. 3. Known for her eloquence, integrity, and command of courtroom procedure. *4. Historic Achievement 1991-1992* Elected *1st Female President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA*. NBA is the umbrella body for all lawyers in Nigeria with 30,000+ members. As President, she represented lawyers nationally and spoke on legal reforms, rule of law, and justice. *5. Legacy/Impact* 1. Shattered the glass ceiling in legal leadership - proved women can head the NBA. 2. Inspired more female lawyers to contest NBA offices and aim for SAN. 3. Her tenure improved women’s visibility in Nigeria’s judiciary and legal policy discussions. *One-line summary*: Omoba Priscilla Kuye, a royal from Ogun State, became the first woman SAN and first female NBA President, opening doors for women in Nigeria’s legal profession.