An Igbo makes history in the US as the first appointed African judge in New Jersey

An Igbo makes history in the US as the first appointed African judge in New Jersey.

Jude O Nkama made history on January 6th as he became the first African to be appointed as a judge in the 349 year history of the city and State of New Jersey, USA. Hon. Ras Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, NJ also appointed Hon. Ugochukwu Nwaokoro as Deputy Mayor; and Evans Anyanwu, Esq. as Chief Prosecutor of the city.

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Justice nkama and colleagues


Justice Nkama with friends


Justice Nkama and family


Justice Nkama