Inducted 2019
Hon. Hansine Napwaniyo Donli
- Name
- Hon. Hansine Napwaniyo Donli
- State of Origin
- Plateau
- Zone
- North Central
- Sector of Achievement
- Judiciary & Legal Services
- Profession
- Justice Hansine Napwaniyo Donli is a legal practitioner and jurist (judge) by profession. She has had a distinguished career in the Nigerian judiciary and regional international justice
- Year of Induction
- 2019
- Posthumous
- No
Landmark Achievement
First President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (2001–2007), Pioneer Judge of the ECOWAS Court, Advancement of Human Rights, Strengthening the Rule of Law in West Africa, Leadership in Nigeria's Justice System, Recognition for Outstanding Service.
Reasons for Induction
National, Regional, and international levels
Biography
Justice Hansine Napwaniyo Donli is a distinguished Nigerian jurist from Plateau State. She had a remarkable career in the legal profession, serving as a High Court Judge and later as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Kaduna State. In 2001, she became one of the pioneer judges of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice and made history as its first President, serving from 2001 to 2007. During her tenure, she played a key role in laying the foundation of the Court and promoting justice, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights across West Africa. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the judiciary and national development, she was inducted into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame on 10 June 2019.