By Dada Ahmed.
It was the morning of Thursday,September 25, 2025 in Abuja. Despite the heavy rain,the city seemed to awaken with a special glow as the sky showed hues of gold, and a fitting backdrop for a day destined for history in one family’s story. The hall was alive with anticipation,rows of proud parents, guardians, mentors, well-wishers and loved ones waiting to behold the transformation of their children into lawyers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The crisp black robes and pristine white wigs spoke of tradition and discipline, yet behind them were countless stories of resilience and sacrifice.
Amid the sea of radiant faces, one shone with a brilliance only a mother’s eyes could hold,that of Hajia Maimuna Nene Bashir, whose heart swelled with unspeakable pride as she watched her beloved daughter, Hafeeza Ande Nene Bashir, take her solemn steps toward destiny.
For Hajia Maimuna, this day was more than a ceremonial moment. It was the unfolding of a journey that began the very day Hafeeza was born,a journey marked by light, laughter, and lessons. “From the very moment she came into my life, everything changed.The world seemed brighter, softer, and full of promise,”she reflected, her voice trembling with both joy and memory
Hajia Bashir recalls with a sense of nostalgia.”As a child, Hafeeza carried curiosity like a crown. She asked questions that stretched beyond her years and embraced learning with a vigor that drew admiration from everyone around her. Her educational path, from her earliest school days to her final examinations in law school, was not one without hurdles. Yet, she stood firm. She weathered the storms of sleepless nights, demanding lectures, and daunting tests of both intellect and character. Her resilience became the compass that pointed her toward this very day, the happy summed up the personality of Barr.Hafeeza.”
Therefore, for her mother, Hafeeza’s success is not measured only in certificates and titles. According to her,It is found in the quiet power of her daughter’s personality,the kindness that leaves a trail in every room Hafeeza walks into, the laughter that chases away silence, and the courage that emboldens those who know her. “She has taught me about bravery, about joy that doesn’t need a reason, and about finding beauty in places others might overlook,” Hajia Maimuna whispered, and her eyes glistening with emotion.
In that hall in Abuja, as her name was called and the wig rested upon her head, Hafeeza was no longer just a daughter, a sister, or a student. She became Barrister Hafeeza Ande Nene Bashir,whose life represents a beacon of discipline, hard work, hope for brighter future and inspiration.
To her mother, it is a promise fulfilled,to her family, a legacy begun and to society, the arrival of a lawyer whose story was written in gold,courage and whose future will no doubt be etched in impact.
“Congratulations, my darling daughter. You dared to dream, you worked with discipline and passion, and today, you have become everything I always believed you would be. I am endlessly proud of you,”Hajia Maimuna said with a smile that held the weight of years and the lightness of triumph.
And so, beneath the glow of Abuja’s September 25,2025,event, a mother’s love and a daughter’s determination merged into one unforgettable moment,the Call to Bar of Barrister Hafeeza Ande Nene Bashir, a star crowned in black and white.
Ahmed,a journalist and a social commentator,publishes The Reporters.
