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Ezekwesili backs Badejo-Okusanya for NBA president

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  • Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has endorsed Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
  • Ezekwesili cited Badejo-Okusanya's competence, principled leadership, and vision for repositioning the legal profession as key reasons for her support.
  • The endorsement follows similar backing from Pastor Paul Adefarasin, highlighting Badejo-Okusanya's perceived integrity and commitment to national development.

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has publicly endorsed Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Ezekwesili described Badejo-Okusanya as a competent and principled leader possessing the necessary vision to advance the legal profession in Nigeria.

I am delighted to see that the brilliant and amazing Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, is running for NBA President.

— Dr. Oby EzekwesiliThe former Minister of Education expressed her enthusiasm for Badejo-Okusanya's candidacy.

In a statement released on Sunday, Ezekwesili praised Badejo-Okusanya's professional background, leadership capabilities, and long-standing dedication to ethical legal practice, arbitration, good governance, and the welfare of junior lawyers. "Her engagements frequently focus on professional ethics, arbitration, governance, and improving conditions for young lawyers. These are the ideals the Bar needs at this moment, and she rightly represents them," Ezekwesili stated.

Her engagements frequently focus on professional ethics, arbitration, governance, and improving conditions for young lawyers. These are the ideals the Bar needs at this moment, and she rightly represents them.

— Dr. Oby EzekwesiliEzekwesili highlighted the specific qualities and focus areas that make Badejo-Okusanya a suitable candidate for NBA President.

This endorsement adds significant weight to Badejo-Okusanya's campaign, coming shortly after Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock also declared his support. Adefarasin characterized Badejo-Okusanya as a woman of proven integrity, professionalism, and dedication to national development, noting her deep understanding that justice is fundamental to peace and progress.

My family and I have had the privilege of knowing her and her family over many years, and we have consistently seen a life marked by excellence, professionalism, and a deep concern for the advancement of our nation.

— Pastor Paul AdefarasinAdefarasin shared his personal knowledge of Badejo-Okusanya and his reasons for supporting her.

Badejo-Okusanya, born in 1967, has a career spanning decades in public service and private legal practice. She holds degrees in English and Law from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002. Her experience includes serving as General Counsel to the Governor of Lagos State, where she contributed to initiatives like the Lagos State Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme.

She understands that justice is not merely a legal principle; it is one of the pillars upon which peace, progress, and nation-building rest.

— Pastor Paul AdefarasinAdefarasin elaborated on Badejo-Okusanya's perspective on the importance of justice for national development.
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