Meet the first and only black woman to get a first class at the university of reading UK

Anita Osariemen Omonuwa from Edo-state has achieved a feat that has never been
attained in the 122 years of existence of UK institution, University of Reading. She
graduated with a First Class degree in Law from the university which is rated among
the top 1% in the world.

She was among the students who got the “Chancellors Award” by the Chancellor of
the University, Sir John Madejski , who happens to be the founder of AutoTrader and Chairman of Reading Football Club.

She actually graduated from Reading in 2012 but just finished from the Nigerian Law School.

She graduated from the Nigerian Law School last month with a first class again and has also emerged as the very first Nigerian to graduate in the Bar final examinations from overseas with a First Class, Bachelor of Laws degree ever since the Nigerian Law school was established 51 years ago.

Anita is actually learning from her father, Mr. Omoruyi Augustine Omonuwa, OFR who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

Other prizes that Anita Omonuwa has won include the Clarks Legal Prize for best performance in Part 2; Equity and Trust, presented by David Rintoul; the Managing Partner, Keith Wright Memorial Prize for best overall performance in Part 2; the Shoosmiths Prize for best overall performance in Part 2; and the Boinime Jackson Lott Foundation Prize.

Credit:Linda ikeji