Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Elected NBA President

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FSI, congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the first-ever directly elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). This achievement is seen as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic and legal history, emphasizing values such as competence, integrity, and visionary leadership.

While Dame Priscilla Olabori Kuye was the first woman to lead the NBA through constitutional succession in 1991, Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya's election represents a new milestone as she was directly elected by the membership. The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development celebrates this achievement as a reflection of women's growing impact in Nigeria's institutions.

This milestone aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, promoting inclusion and opportunities for all Nigerians. The article also highlights the increasing presence of women in significant legal positions in Nigeria, symbolizing progress and the importance of women's leadership in enhancing democracy and access to justice.