First Lady tasks new NBA President to pave way for aspiring women

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, the newly elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to establish a strong precedent for women aspiring to leadership roles. Tinubu met with Badejo-Okusanya and a delegation of women legal professionals at the State House in Abuja, highlighting that the NBA president's achievement signifies increasing recognition of gender inclusion and the power of women supporting each other.

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I believe that your profession is quite conservative; mine is to wish you well and to thank all the women who stood by you.

Tinubu encouraged Badejo-Okusanya to use her term to make a significant mark, enabling more women to gain trust and secure leadership positions. "It is very important for women to support each other. We pray that your tenure would bring more women in. You have to really set the bar high," the First Lady stated. She also pledged the support of her office to the NBA.

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It is very important for women to support each other. We pray that your tenure would bring more women in. You have to really set the bar high.

Badejo-Okusanya expressed gratitude for the reception and acknowledged the pride NBA members felt regarding the First Lady's "Renewed Hope" Initiative aimed at poverty alleviation. She attributed her electoral success to the "selfless support" of other women within the legal profession. "Every body played a part in ensuring that I win in the election. Honestly, Your Excellency, you have set a good example for others to follow," Badejo-Okusanya said, expressing anticipation for a partnership with the "Renewed Hope" Initiative.

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Every body played a part in ensuring that I win in the election. Honestly, Your Excellency, you have set a good example for others to follow.