AWLA Celebrates Badejo-Okusanya as NBA President

The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) commended the election of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing it as a landmark achievement for gender inclusion in the legal profession. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday by Chidi Obeke, the Enugu State Coordinator, AWLA congratulated the NBA for a successful national election and noted that women secured six of the association's ten elective national offices.

The association highlighted that this outcome reflects a significant shift in leadership dynamics within the legal profession, showcasing growing confidence in women's leadership capabilities. AWLA reaffirmed its commitment to mentoring young female lawyers and promoting equal opportunities, urging the legal community to assess candidates based on competence rather than gender.

The association expressed hope that this election outcome would inspire greater female participation in leadership roles across the legal profession and other sectors of national development.