- Dabiri-Erewa Celebrates Prof. Grace Ononiwu, UK’s First Black African Director-General of Legal Services
- She was born to Igbo parents and raised in East London
- Prof. Ononiwu has been repeatedly recognised on the UK Power List
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Prof. Grace Chidozie Ononiwu, CBE, on her historic appointment as the first Black African Director-General of Legal Services in the United Kingdom.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a congratulatory message issued in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa described Prof. Ononiwu’s elevation as a remarkable milestone and an inspiration to Nigerians across the globe.
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“Prof. Ononiwu’s excellence, resilience, and professionalism embody the very best of our global citizens. We celebrate her trailblazing achievement and look forward to even greater heights,” Dabiri-Erewa stated.
Prof. Ononiwu, a seasoned solicitor and Chief Crown Prosecutor, currently serves as the Director-General of Legal Delivery at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK.
Born to Igbo parents and raised in East London, she qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and has since built a distinguished career in the British justice system.
She also served as Chair of the National Black Crown Prosecution Association, where she championed equity, inclusion, and representation within the legal profession.
Her trailblazing career has earned her numerous honours, including an OBE in 2008 and a CBE in 2019. She was also appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Hertfordshire, which in 2022 named a building after her.
Prof. Ononiwu has been repeatedly recognised on the UK Power List, where she was named Woman of the Year in 2020, further cementing her legacy as one of the most influential Black professionals in the UK.
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