President Bola Tinubu has formally congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her landmark election as the first elected female leader of the Nigerian Bar Association. He characterized her success as a significant achievement for gender representation and professional excellence.
Highlighting her reputation for integrity and dedication to the legal field, President Tinubu expressed confidence in her ability to lead. He specifically requested that she engage with her former opponents to heal divisions within the organization and rectify any irregularities that surfaced throughout the election process.
The President emphasized the importance of her role in driving judicial reform and maintaining the rule of law. He encouraged her to work closely with various stakeholders to uphold the Constitution. Finally, President Tinubu pledged his administration’s ongoing partnership with the NBA to support democratic governance and ensure broader access to justice for the Nigerian public.