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Quick facts about Udoka Onyesom, the kidnapped newly-called to bar lawyer
Published By
Ayorinde Oluokun
Date
30th September, 2025
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On September 22, two days before Udoka was kidnapped, Adaeze, her elder sister, posted how studious and hardworking she was and how she burnt the midnight oil before passing her final bar exams.
By Nehru Odeh
Ms Udoka Onyesom was kidnapped alongside her sister around Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday, September 27, 2025, just days after she was called to the bar on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Abuja. Her captors are demanding a N20 million ransom for her release. Four days after, she is still in captivity.
Udoka, also known as Peace, studied law at Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma. She also studied at the Nigeria Law School in Enugu. She hails from Umukwata, in Delta State but lives in Benin-City.
Here are other quick facts about her
Known on Facebook as Udoka Peace Onyesom, she describes herself as peaceful, kind and caring
Before her abduction, she was very active on Facebook and never hid how excited and happy she was about passing her bar final exams and being called to the bar. She also posted photos and videos of her beaming with smiles during the induction ceremony in Abuja on her Facebook page.
On September 24, a day before she was kidnapped she expressed appreciation to those who made her her dream of becoming a lawyer possible. She wrote:
She posted the following the same day accompanied with photos: I’m deeply grateful to God Almighty, the anchor of my journey, for His unfailing grace and strength.
“To my family, who stood as my backbone, prayed for me and constantly supported me, my Boss Orogiere L Ogbebor Esq (now my principal) his entire family and to my friends, who encouraged and cheered me on every step of the way, thank you for your love, prayers, and unwavering support. ❤️ I couldn’t have done it without you ❤️
“This success is not mine alone; it is ours. Together, we celebrate this great height. ⚖️✨”
“Family
“I lack words expressing my immense gratitude to you all, God brought you all into my life and I’m grateful to God for the gift of you ALL ❤️❤️”
Other posts read:
“The journey was not easy, but God perfected it. Today, I proudly stand as a Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. ⚖️
“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.” – Psalm 138:8
A testimony of grace. A new chapter begins.
#CallToBar2025 #NigerianLawyer #SupremeCourtOfNigeria #BarristerAtLaw #GraceAtWork #MilestoneMoment.
“23rd September, 2025, I stood grateful and humbled as I officially received my Call to Bar certificate and was called to the Nigerian Bar as Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. ⚖️
This journey has been filled with lessons, perseverance, and God’s unending grace.
“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.” – Psalm 118:23
A dream fulfilled, a new chapter begins.”
Another video she posted on August 2, after she passed her bar final exams, with the caption: I passed my Bar Finals Examination. Thank you Jesus shows her rolling on the floor and screaming for joy.
On September 22, two days before Udoka was kidnapped, Adaeze, her elder sister, posted how studious and hardworking she was and how she burnt the midnight oil before passing her final bar exams.
She wrote:
“Congratulation to my Sister. The journey hasn’t been easy, the sleepiness night, the reading and crying. I remembered one night I woke up and met her reading. I walked up to her and she started crying, saying ‘Aunty Ada, I’m tired, very tired.’ At that time I had nothing to do than to encourage and told her it’s remaining small. And I offered her juice and biscuit just to calm ha down because I can’t read on her behalf. But today it’s all story to tell. Congratulation barrister P .O Udoka Esq, latest Barrister in the world.
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