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Hon. Justice Binta Nyako Elected IAWJ President 2023-2025

Nephtaly Pierre Louis | Published on 6/2/2023



We are absolutely thrilled to announce the appointment of Hon. Justice Binta Nyako from Nigeria as our new president! 

Binta Nyako has been a Judge of the Federal High court of Nigeria since 2000. She has over 2 decades of combined experience in presiding over court proceedings, adjudication, delivery of judgements and rulings. Her expertise cuts across criminal, constitutional, and human rights laws. Justice Nyako was appointed as the first women chief judge of Bauchi State from 2014 to 2017 which has made her the first woman to head a high court bench in Nigeria.  She was also the attorney general and commissioner for justice of katsina state from 1994 to 1996.

With her exceptional leadership skills, extensive experience, and unwavering dedication, we are confident that she will guide us towards a future filled with growth, success, and remarkable 
achievements.

Watch the full inaugural session bellow.