TINUBU HAILS BADEJO-OKUSANYA ON HISTORIC NBA PRESIDENCY VICTORY

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her victory as a landmark achievement for the legal profession and the country.
In a congratulatory message, the President praised Badejo-Okusanya’s dedication, professionalism, and years of distinguished service to the legal community, expressing confidence in her ability to provide visionary leadership for the association.
Tinubu said her emergence reflects the growing recognition of competence, merit, and inclusiveness within Nigeria’s legal profession, adding that her election would inspire more women to aspire to leadership positions across different sectors.
The President urged the newly elected NBA President to work closely with members of the Bar, the Bench, and other stakeholders to promote the rule of law, strengthen democratic institutions, and advance justice in Nigeria.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting judicial reforms aimed at improving access to justice, enhancing the efficiency of the courts, and reinforcing public confidence in the nation’s legal system.
Badejo-Okusanya’s election has been widely celebrated by legal practitioners and stakeholders, who described her emergence as a significant milestone in the history of the Nigerian Bar Association.
President Tinubu wished her a successful tenure and expressed optimism that her leadership would usher in greater progress and unity within the NBA.