# Mary Odili

Mary Odili (née Nzenwa; CFR born 12 May 1952) is a Nigerian judge and wife of Peter Odili, who served as Governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007.

## Quotes

* We had to do it as the law had dictated that we do it. If the haven fell, too bad, that is the way it was.
** Mary Odili talked about law Daily Post
* The massive unemployment of tertiary institution graduates is a tip of the icebergs. The millions of idle youth is not unrelated to the insecurity on the ground.
** Mary Odili spoke about Unemployment Premium times
* It is human to feel cheated or having the short end of the stick but one who is not declared the winner at any of the electoral contests, such emotion however grim does not justify bringing the roof down, the roof of our nation, the reason is simple that in such an eventuality, that aggrieved person may not be spared as the commotion would be like an unguided missile which could land anywhere and upon anyone
** Mary Odili talked about being cheated Hallmark News

## Quotes about Mary Odili

* I have seen somebody who is very compassionate, and very caring. The moment you’re around her husband, she takes care of you. She sees you as her husband’s person and so she will always relate with you. Some of us are direct beneficiaries of the care through our relationship with the husband
** Governor wike appraisal of Mary odili 9news
* An independent judiciary is essential to the protection of human rights and respect for the rule of law. The principles of independence are the hallmarks of the rationale and the legitimacy of the judicial function in every State. Their absence leads to a denial of justice, and makes the credibility of the judicial process dubious.
** SERAP Petition to uncover the theft to justice Mary Odili Vanguard
* When those who should know the importance of the sanctity of the judiciary descend to the arena of abusing it with their preemptive utterances just to show loyalty and support to their interests, we as a party see this as unfortunate and dangerous to our democratic journey as a nation.
** LP react towards Mary Odili's comment Nairametrics
* As a judge, Odili applies the law to the facts and understands how a judicial decision affects human beings. Above all, she is a judge of immense courage, always willing to do what the law requires of her even when the course of action is not popular. In rendering justice, she has consistently shown compassion, empathy and respect for the essential dignity of all persons
** Ikaechi Amaechi's article on Mary Odili Vanguard
* She is an exceptional judicial icon whose service at the bench will continue to be referenced as a result of her sense of balance, fairness, integrity and confidence in the nation’s judiciary.
** Ebele Jonathan congratulated Mary Odili at her 70th birthday Punch
* It is without a doubt that throughout her career, she has not only been a jurist that other jurists wanted to emulate, but also set standards of professionalism, ethics and legal acuity that people will continually attempt to achieve.
** Hon. Emeka praised Mary Odili's retirement Futureworld
* The judiciary should never be misconstrued by any individual or institution of government as the weeping child among the three arms of government that must always be chastised and ridiculed to silence because of our conservative disposition.
** vignette supreme court condemned the raid on justice Mary Odili Mary Odili
* For me, the ill-advised raid was an attempt to intimidate the judiciary, judicial officers and custodians of the highest temple of justice. It is yet another attack on Justices in our country that deserves condemnation and should not be allowed to happen again.
** https://eworldnews.com.ng/2021/11/01/diri-condemns-raid-on-justice-odilis-home-urges-probe/ Senator Diri
** condemned the raiding of Mary Odili's house