Sanwo-Olu congratulates new NBA president
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- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
- He described her victory as a historic milestone and a testament to her dedication and commitment to the rule of law.
- Badejo-Okunsanya, the second female NBA president, won with 12,317 votes and will serve a two-year term starting in 2026.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his congratulations to Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, on her historic election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). He hailed her emergence as a significant milestone for the legal profession in Nigeria.
Congratulations to Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, on her historic election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association.
In a statement released on Monday, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that Badejo-Okunsanya's achievement as only the second woman to lead the NBA is a clear reflection of her decades of unwavering dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to the principles of the rule of law. He noted her established reputation for excellence, legal precision, and commitment to justice.
"Her rise to the leadership of the bar reflects decades of hard work and relentless dedication to justice," Sanwo-Olu stated, emphasizing the significance of her accomplishment. He described her victory as a proud moment for legal practitioners and a powerful source of inspiration for young women across Lagos and Nigeria who aspire to attain leadership positions.
Becoming only the second female president in the history of the NBA is no small feat and is a well-deserved milestone.
The governor expressed strong confidence in Badejo-Okunsanya's ability to provide visionary leadership during her tenure. He believes her leadership will further advance the cause of justice within the country. "I have full confidence that her tenure will bring visionary leadership and advance the cause of justice in our society," he remarked.
Over the years, she has built a reputation for excellence, legal precision and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
Badejo-Okunsanya secured victory in the NBA's 2026 national officers' election, garnering 12,317 votes, which represented 47.18 percent of the total votes cast. She defeated her closest competitor, Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who received 7,934 votes. Badejo-Okunsanya is set to serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028, succeeding the outgoing President Afam Osigwe. The first female NBA president was Priscilla Kuye, who served from 1991 to 1992.
Her rise to the leadership of the bar reflects decades of hard work and relentless dedication to justice.
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