Obla Sponsors Idoma First-Class Law Graduate's Studies

Chief Godwin Obla, SAN, has fulfilled his pledge to sponsor Ochanya, the first female of Idoma extraction to graduate with a first class from the Nigerian Law School, for her postgraduate studies abroad. Through the Godwin Obla Foundation, he paid £33,000 for her tuition at Queen Mary University of London for an LLM in Artificial Intelligence and the Law, with the payment made directly to the university.

Additionally, ₦25 million was deposited into Ochanya’s personal account for her upkeep during her studies in the United Kingdom. This promise was made at a reception in Otukpo organized by the Association of Idoma Lawyers.

At a ceremony in Abuja, Obla confirmed the payments and emphasized the importance of creating opportunities for the Idoma people. He encouraged Ochanya to commit to supporting others in her community.

The event was attended by notable figures, including Professor Yakubu Ochefu, who urged Ochanya to focus on AI ethics from an African perspective.