Inducted 2023
Hon. Ukeje Roseline
- Name
- Hon. Ukeje Roseline
- State of Origin
- Abia
- Zone
- South East
- Sector of Achievement
- Judiciary & Legal Services
- Profession
- Judge/jurist/ legal practitioner
- Year of Induction
- 2023
- Posthumous
- No
Landmark Achievement
First Female Chief Judge of the Federal High Court.
Reasons for Induction
High: national+judicial impact
Biography
*Justice Roseline Ukeje - She served for many years as a Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria. The Federal High Court handles federal matters like tax, customs, banking, and election petitions. 3. *Historic Appointment 2011*: She was appointed *Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria* by President Goodluck Jonathan. This made her the *1st female Chief Judge* of that court since it was established in 1973. 4. *Duties as Chief Judge*: As CJ, she was in charge of all Federal High Court divisions nationwide. Her duties included posting judges, assigning cases, making practice rules, and ensuring speedy trials. 5. *Legacy*: Her appointment proved women can head one of Nigeria’s 3 superior courts of record. She inspired more female jurists to aim for top judicial positions like Chief Judge, President of Court of Appeal, and Justice of the Supreme Court.