Abuja: Women in Business and Politics has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her emergence marks a milestone for women’s leadership. The group’s Coordinator, Hassie Oyama, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the election reflected NBA members’ confidence in Badejo-Okusanya’s vision, competence, and commitment to advancing the legal profession.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oyama remarked that Badejo-Okusanya’s election underscored the growing influence of women in leadership roles and would inspire more women and young professionals to aspire to excellence. She expressed anticipation for the impact Badejo-Okusanya’s leadership would have on the legal profession and society at large.
In her acceptance speech, the President-Elect thanked members of the association for entrusting her with the responsibility of leading the NBA. She reaffirmed her commitment to building ‘A Bolder Bar That Works for Everyone’ and pledged to lead with integrity, courage, humility, fairness, and accountability.
Oyama highlighted that Badejo-Okusanya called for unity within the association, emphasizing that the election marked the beginning of a renewed commitment to serving every member of the Bar. Women in Business and Politics shared the vision of unity, inclusion, and service expressed by Badejo-Okusanya and believed her election would further strengthen women’s leadership and participation in shaping Nigeria’s institutions.
The group expressed confidence that under Badejo-Okusanya’s leadership, the NBA would continue to uphold professionalism, justice, and quality service. Oyama wished the President-Elect a successful tenure, praying for wisdom, strength, and grace as she prepares to lead one of Nigeria’s foremost professional associations.
Badejo-Okusanya, who emerged as NBA President-Elect on Sunday, was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002 after obtaining a Law degree from the University of Lagos, where she also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She began her legal career at Olaniwun Ajayi LP and was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Justice Sector Reform to the then-Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, in 2007. She became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the highest honour in the Nigerian legal profession, on Sept. 29, 2025.