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A Nigerian woman, Chidinma Thompson, has become the first black female Judge appointed to Canada’s Kings Court of the Bench on Friday, February 16.
The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) extended their congratulations to Dr. Chidinma on her groundbreaking appointment through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.
The post celebrated her historic achievement, confirming that Dr. Chidinma had become the first black judge from that district on Friday, February 16, in Calgary, Canada.
The post stated, “Yesterday, February 16, 2024, in Calgary, Canada, Nigeria made history again. Our own Dr. Mrs. Chidinma Thompson (@CbThompsonyyc), a Nigerian-born Canadian, became the first black Honorable Justice of the King’s Court of the Bench Canada.”
Dr. Chidinma embarked on this new chapter in October 2023, when she was sworn in as a Judge by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Arif Virani.
Formerly a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Calgary, Dr. Chidinma Thompson was appointed as a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Calgary, filling the position left vacant by Justice C.M. Jones.
Justice Chidinma’s appointment is part of a series of judicial appointments, which also include Honourable Alice Woolley, Honourable Kevin Feth, Ayla Akgungor, Jonathan Martin, and Darren Reed, all of whom have been appointed to various positions within the Alberta court system.
However, Dr. Chidinma Thompson’s appointment serves as her legal expertise and professional accomplishments, marking a significant stride toward promoting diversity and representation within Canada’s judiciary.
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