Justice Mary Odili has garnered attention in the media since the weekend following reports that law enforcement officials raided her residence in Abuja on Friday.
A report by PUNCH disclosed that a group of police personnel and operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionEFCC stormed the Justice’s Maitama home on October 29th.
The operation was reportedly conducted based on information provided by whistleblower Aliyu Umar, who claimed to have witnessed questionable activities taking place at Justice Mary Odili’s residence.
Following the raid, well-intentioned Nigerians, the police, and various political factions have expressed their reactions in numerous platforms, with many demanding an inquiry into the raid.
Justice Mary Odili is wedded to Peter Odili, a former Governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007; she was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (JSC) in 2011 after being appointed by former PresidentGoodluck Jonathan, who administered her oath of office.
This article centers on details you should be aware of regarding Justice Mary Odili, so continue reading for more insights.
Profile Summary
Name
Justice Mary Odili
Gender
Female
Date of birth
12 May 1952
Age
69 years as of 2021
Nationality
Nigerian
State of Origin
Imo State
Marital status
Married to Peter Odili
Parents
Eze Bernard Nzenwa and Ugoeze Benadette Nzenwa.
Children
4
Occupation
Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Justice Mary Odili’s biography
Her birth name is Mary Ukaego Nzenwa and she was born on May 12, 1952, in Amudi Obizi, Ezinihitte-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, to Eze Bernard Nzenwa her father and Ugoeze Benadette Nzenwa, her mother.
Mary Odili is the second offspring in her family; she is a Nigerian by nationality and marked her 69th birthday in 2021.
Education
Justice Mary Odili attended several primary educational institutions, including St Benedict’s Primary School in Obizi Ezinitte, St Michael’s Primary School in Umuahia, St Agnes Primary School in Maryland, and Our Lady of Apostles Primary School in Yaba.
For her secondary education, she was enrolled briefly at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Yaba, Lagos State, but had to move with her family to the Southeast after the civil war erupted in 1967.
relocating to the South East, Mary Odili pursued her secondary education at Owerri Girls High School; she also enrolled at Mbaise Girls Secondary School and the Queen of the Rosary College in Onitsha. Later, she advanced to the University of Nigeria, Enugu, in 1972, where she secured admission to study law.
Justice Mary Odili completed her studies at UNN in 1976, achieving the distinction of best student in the commercial and property law department. In 1977, she attended the Nigerian law school, where she earned her B.L certificate.
Career
Justice Mary Odili was appointed as a Magistrate grade III in November 1978. She became a High Court Judge in 1992, while her husband Peter Odili was serving as the Deputy Governor of Rivers State.
When her husband ascended to the governorship in 1999, Justice Mary Odili took on the role of First Lady of Rivers State until May 29, 2007.
Personal Life
Mary Odili is united in marriage with Peter Odili; they tied the knot in 1979 and welcomed their daughter, Adaeze. Reports indicate that Mary and Peter Odili first met on campus during their time at UNN. Their family is blessed with four children; however, much remains unknown about them.
Net worth
Details regarding Justice Mary Odili’s net worth are not available, but she is doing quite well for herself.
