Kano-born Munayah admitted as solicitor in England

Nigeria’s Munayah Yusuf Hassan has been admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

She was admitted in a ceremony on Friday in London, according to human rights lawyer, Bulama Bukarti.

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Kano-born Munayah graduated from Bayero University, Kano, and was called to bar before relocating to the United Kingdom with her husband. 

Solicitors of the Senior Courts of England and Wales act for and offer advice and guidance to their clients on the laws of England and Wales. 

They also engage in a wide range of legal activities, such as commercial law, probate, conveyance, family law, criminal and civil litigation and arbitration.