Tinubu To New NBA Boss: Unite The Bar, Make History Count

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), urging her to unite members of the association and address issues arising from the election.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described her emergence as “a watershed in the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion.”

“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.

The President urged the incoming NBA president to foster reconciliation within the association following the election.

“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,” he added.

Tinubu also expressed confidence that Badejo-Okusanya’s leadership would strengthen the legal profession by upholding the rule of law and promoting reforms that enhance access to justice for all Nigerians.

He called on her to work with relevant stakeholders to advance judicial reforms, protect the sanctity of the Constitution and sustain the legal profession’s role as a vital pillar of Nigeria’s democratic society.

The President assured the new NBA leader of his administration’s commitment to working with the association to deepen democratic governance, promote justice and build a more prosperous and united Nigeria.