Mrs. Shallom Donald Maijankai  is a compassionate legal practitioner, public prosecutor and courageous human rights defender who has dedicated her career to advancing justice, gender equity and the protection of vulnerable groups across Nigeria. As a Principal State Counsel with the Taraba State Ministry of Justice, she brings professional excellence, legal acumen and unwavering integrity to the public bar and judicial administration.

Born to the family of  Late Chief Felix N. Chakven and Late Mrs. Laraba N. Chakven, Shallom was  called to the Nigerian Bar in 2010. After completing her law degree at the University of Maiduguri, she trained at the Nigerian Law School (Lagos Campus).

Mrs. Maijankai has consistently used her legal expertise as an instrument for social transformation. She currently serves as the Taraba State Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) where she leads grass-roots campaigns against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), drives community sensitisation initiatives and collaborates with traditional and religious leaders to dismantle harmful practices affecting women and children.

Her leadership extends across key professional associations, civil society networks and public institutions. She serves as the Legal Adviser to the One Voice Network (OVN) for Women Political Inclusion and Participation in Nigeria (Taraba Chapter) and has held pivotal governance roles, including Treasurer of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN, Taraba Branch) and Social Secretary/Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA, Jalingo Branch).

A passionate mentor and civic leader, Mrs. Maijankai has empowered over 500 young women and girls across Taraba State to embrace leadership, pursue education, and assert their rights. Her fierce advocacy has earned widespread acclaim, culminating in the prestigious Guardian of the Vulnerable Award conferred by the Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development in 2024, as well as her elevation as a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management.

Through her courageous service, public prosecution work and advocacy for human dignity, Shallom Donald Maijankai Esq. remains a ray of hope for the marginalized and a standout model of leadership in Nigeria’s legal landscape. She is bold, smart and outspoken, passionate about raising her voice for the cause of women and children, gender equity and women inclusion in leadership roles. She is married to Mr Donald Maijankai and the union is blessed with children.

It is in recognition of her Sterling Accomplishments in Law and Legal Services in Nigeria that Mrs. Shallom Donald Maijankai is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Woman of Merit Gold Award.