Nigerian becomes first black woman to graduate with a first class degree from the University of Reading UK

Nigerian becomes first black woman to graduate with a first class degree from the University of Reading UK

Nigerian becomes first black woman to graduate with a first class degree from the University of Reading UK Anita Osariemen Omonuwa from ... 15:31

Nigerian becomes first black
woman to graduate with a first
class degree from the University of
Reading UK
Anita Osariemen Omonuwa from Edo-state has
achieved a feat that has never been attained in
the 122 years of existence of UK institution,
University of Reading. She graduated with a First
Class degree in Law from the university which is
rated among the top 1% in the world.
She was among the students who got the
“Chancellors Award” by the Chancellor of the
University, Sir John Madejski , who happens to be
the founder of AutoTrader and Chairman of
Reading Football Club.
She actually graduated from Reading in 2012 but
just finished from the Nigerian Law School.
She graduated from the Nigerian Law School last
month with a first class again and has also
emerged as the very first Nigerian to graduate in
the Bar final examinations from overseas with a
First Class, Bachelor of Laws degree ever since
the Nigerian Law school was established 51 years
ago.
Anita is actually learning from her father, Mr.
Omoruyi Augustine Omonuwa, OFR who is a
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Other prizes that Anita Omonuwa has won include
the Clarks Legal Prize for best performance in Part
2; Equity and Trust, presented by David Rintoul;
the Managing Partner, Keith Wright Memorial Prize
for best overall performance in Part 2; the
Shoosmiths Prize for best overall performance in
Part 2; and the Boinime Jackson Lott Foundation
Prize.