President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
The President described her emergence as a watershed for the legal profession and a triumph of merit, excellence and gender inclusion.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President said Badejo-Okusanya’s distinguished career, marked by integrity, professionalism and commitment to justice, had earned her the confidence of her colleagues across the country.
President Tinubu said her emergence reflects the increasing recognition of the invaluable contributions of women to nation-building and the administration of justice, expressing confidence that her leadership would further strengthen the legal profession by upholding the rule of law and promoting reforms that enhance access to justice for all Nigerians.
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The President urged the new NBA President to work with all stakeholders to advance judicial reforms, protect the sanctity of the Constitution and sustain the legal profession’s role as a vital pillar of a democratic society.
“I extend my hearty congratulations to the President-elect of the NBA for her victory. As the first elected female President of the Association of Lawyers in Nigeria, Mrs Badejo-Okusanya has made history. She has once again shown that our women can attain any heights in pursuit of excellence in their careers and ambitions, both in the private sector and in public service.
“I urge you to reach out to the other contestants, unify the Bar and make efforts to correct issues that arose during your election.
“I wish you a successful tenure and service to the legal profession and our country at large,” the President said.
President Tinubu also assured the new NBA President of his administration’s continued commitment to working with the Nigerian Bar Association to deepen democratic governance, promote justice and build a more prosperous and united Nigeria.
