Mike Ozekhome, others high to the status of Bencher Life [+Video]

A luminary activist and human rights, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, San, was elevated to the status of Bencher di Vita, the highest distinction in the legal profession.

He was raised on Thursday 27 February 2025 and was received, together with others, by the president of the body of the Bencheri Asiwaju Adgboyega Awomolo, San (Bencher Life); his wife, Capo (lady) Victoria Awomolo, San (Bencher); Hon Justice Alfa Belgore (Ex-Cjn) and Hon Justice Umaru Abdullahi (former president of the Court of Appeal).

Others at the ceremony were
Mrs Gloria Umoren, San; Cape Isenalumhe, San (Bencher Life); Prof Joy Ezeilo, San (Bencher Life); Capo Solomon Umboh, San (Bencher Life); Former President of the Chamber of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara (Bencher Life); And other distinct benches and life benches.

Watch the video of the ceremony: