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FIDA hails Badejo-Okusanya’s NBA election, seeks stronger justice agenda
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA Nigeria, has congratulated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association.
In a statement signed by FIDA Nigeria, the group said her victory was a remarkable achievement and a reflection of the confidence the legal profession has in her distinguished record and commitment to professional excellence.
FIDA Nigeria said her emergence as NBA President is a defining milestone for the association and a strong signal of the growing impact of women in leadership within the legal profession. It added that her election would inspire women and young lawyers across the country.
“Your election stands as a remarkable achievement and reflects the confidence of the legal profession in your distinguished record and unwavering commitment to professional excellence.
“It is a defining milestone for the NBA and a powerful affirmation of the growing impact of women in leadership within the legal profession.
“Your emergence as NBA President will inspire women and young lawyers across Nigeria, reinforcing that excellence, competence, and dedication remain the foundation of true leadership,” FIDA said.
The group said it was confident that her tenure would strengthen the NBA’s commitment to the rule of law. It also said it looked forward to working with her administration to advance justice, equity, inclusion and the protection of fundamental rights.
“FIDA Nigeria is confident that your tenure will strengthen the NBA’s commitment to the rule of law.
“We also look forward to working with your administration to advance our shared commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and the protection of fundamental rights,” the statement read.
PUNCH Healthwise reports that Badejo-Okusanya emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association after defeating two other senior advocates in the association’s electronic election.
The only female presidential candidate polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast, to defeat Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who secured 7,934 votes, and Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, who polled 5,855 votes.
Her victory is historic, making her only the second woman to lead the NBA in its over six decades of existence and the first woman to be elected directly by members.
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