Wow! Nigerian Makes History In The US As The First Appointed African Judge In New Jersey (Photos)

Posted by Samuel on Fri 08th Jan, 2016 - tori.ng

A Nigerian man has been appointed a Judge in an American state making him the first ever African to be so appointed.

Jude O Nkama

 

Jude O Nkama, a Nigerian made history on January 6th as he became the first African to be appointed as a judge in the 349 year history of the city and State of New Jersey, USA.

 

Mayor of the City of Newark, NJ, Hon. Ras Baraka, also appointed other Nigerians Hon. Ugochukwu Nwaokoro as Deputy Mayor; and Evans Anyanwu, Esq. as Chief Prosecutor of the city.

 

The event was held in an elaborate ceremony in New Jersey.

 

See more photos from the event below: