NIGERIA’S ESTHER CHUKWUEMEKA BECOMES YOUNGEST BARRISTER IN AFRICA

Nigeria's Esther Chukwuemeka, who was denied admission to study law at Abia State University (ABSU) in Nigeria due to her young age, has at 20 years old, become Africa’s youngest barrister to be called to the Nigerian Bar as a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Chukwuemeka was 13 years old when she wrote her Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). According to the website the Nigeria Lawyer.com, despite her being denied access to study law at ABSU, Chukwuemeka’s father secured her admission in India. Read more.