President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) on her election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
The Nigerian leader has described her emergence as a historic milestone for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence and gender inclusion.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday.
According to the President, Badejo-Okusanya’s election as the first elected female President and second woman to lead the association reflects the growing recognition of the contributions of women to nation-building and the administration of justice.
Tinubu said the Senior Advocate of Nigeria had built a distinguished legal career marked by integrity, professionalism and commitment to justice, earning the trust and confidence of lawyers across the country.
He expressed confidence that her leadership would strengthen the legal profession by promoting the rule of law and advancing reforms that would improve access to justice for Nigerians.
The President also urged the new NBA President to work closely with stakeholders in the justice sector to promote judicial reforms, defend the Constitution and preserve the legal profession’s role in sustaining Nigeria’s democracy.
“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,” Tinubu said.
“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 also assured the new NBA leadership of his administration’s commitment to working with the association to deepen democratic governance, strengthen the rule of law and promote justice across the country.
