President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a landmark achievement for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion.
In a statement, the President praised Badejo-Okusanya’s distinguished legal career, noting that her integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice earned her the confidence and support of members of the Bar across the country.
President Tinubu said her election reflects the increasing recognition of women’s contributions to nation-building and the administration of justice, expressing confidence that her leadership will strengthen the legal profession through the promotion of the rule of law, judicial reforms, and improved access to justice.
He urged the NBA President-elect to work closely with stakeholders to advance judicial reforms, uphold the sanctity of the Constitution, and preserve the legal profession’s role as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy.
The President also encouraged her to foster unity within the Association by reaching out to other contestants and addressing issues that emerged during the election process.
President Tinubu wished Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya a successful tenure and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with the Nigerian Bar Association to deepen democratic governance, promote justice, and advance national development.
