By Abiola Olawale
The immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has made the headlines again for returning to legal professional practice after her sack as a minister.
In a viral video, Kennedy-Ohanenye was sighted in the black and white attire of lawyers while in court.
Speaking in the video, the former minister said she was in court to “support a four-year-old child who was allegedly defiled and sodomised by a teacher”.
She added that her passion for justice remains strong.
She said: “I remain committed to fighting for a better society. My passion for justice remains unwavering, and I will not tolerate any form of abuse, especially against vulnerable Nigerians, including children.
“Today, I represented a heart-wrenching case involving a 5-year-old girl who was sexually abused by her class teacher. This incident strengthens my resolve to combat such heinous crimes.
“To those who would dare perpetrate such atrocities, let this serve as a warning. I will pursue justice relentlessly in my capacity.”
The New Diplomat reports that Kennedy-Ohanenye is an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
She is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye & Co., a legal company that provides legal services to individuals and corporations.
She earned her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1996 and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1997.
In August 2023, she was appointed as the Minister of Women Affairs by President Bola Tinubu, succeeding Pauline Tallen.
Kennedy-Ohanenye was, however, sacked from Tinubu’s cabinet in October 2024, alongside four other ministers.
