President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association, describing her milestone as a triumph for merit and gender inclusion.
In an official executive commendation released by the State House, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly celebrated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, following her historic election as the first elected and overall second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
The President described her groundbreaking emergence as a defining watershed moment in the history of the nation’s legal profession and a resounding victory for merit, professional excellence, and gender inclusion across Nigeria’s public institutions.
Highlighting her distinguished career—marked by unwavering integrity, high-level professionalism, and an abiding dedication to the rule of law—President Tinubu noted that her track record has earned her the deep respect and confidence of legal practitioners across the country.
He affirmed that her electoral success reflects the growing national appreciation for women’s contributions to nation-building and the administration of justice.
Expressed through an official presidential address, President Tinubu emphasized his confidence in the newly elected NBA leadership to elevate standard legal practices, safeguard constitutional integrity, and broaden access to justice for every Nigerian citizen.
The President urged Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya to actively engage with key stakeholders across the judicial ecosystem to advance essential reforms, protect the sanctity of the Constitution, and uphold the legal profession’s role as an indispensable pillar of democratic society.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the Bar, the President assured the incoming NBA executive of ongoing government partnership to deepen democratic governance, promote equity, and build a more prosperous nation.
Extending his hearty congratulations to the President-elect, President Tinubu noted that her victory proves Nigerian women can reach the absolute pinnacle of their careers in both private practice and public service.
Acknowledging the competitive nature of the legal association’s election, the President charged Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya to reach out to fellow contestants, unify the Bar, and address any administrative or procedural issues that emerged during the voting process.
Concluding his message, President Tinubu wished the history-making NBA President a highly successful tenure dedicated to advancing the legal profession and serving the wider interest of the nation.
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