By our staff Reporter, Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, describing her emergence as a watershed in the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion.

In a State House press release issued on Tuesday, the President said Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya’s distinguished career, marked by integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice, earned her the confidence of colleagues across the country.

He noted that her emergence reflects the growing recognition of women’s invaluable contributions to nation-building and the administration of justice. 

The President expressed confidence that her leadership would further strengthen the legal profession by upholding the rule of law and promoting reforms that enhance access to justice for all Nigerians.

President Tinubu urged the new NBA President to collaborate with all stakeholders to advance judicial reforms, protect the sanctity of the Constitution, and sustain the legal profession’s role as a vital pillar of democratic society.

“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,” he said.

“I urge you to reach out to the other contestants, unify the bar and make efforts to arise during your election. 

I wish you a successful tenure and service to the legal profession and our country at large,” the President added.

President Tinubu also assured Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya of his administration’s continued commitment to working with the NBA to deepen democratic governance, promote justice, and build a more prosperous and united Nigeria.