The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Nigeria Chapter, warmly congratulates Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her swearing-in as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). “AWLA Nigeria celebrates this historic moment and expresses confidence that her leadership will bring renewed energy, inclusiveness, and purposeful direction to the Nigerian legal profession,” a statement from the AWLA Nigeria Country Representative, Mrs. Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire, reads.
“AWLA Nigeria recognizes the significance of her emergence and the opportunity it presents to further strengthen the voice and participation of women within the Nigerian Bar. The Association looks forward to working closely with the new NBA leadership in promoting professional excellence, mentorship, access to justice, gender inclusion, the welfare of lawyers, and the continued advancement of the rule of law.
We are confident that under her leadership, the NBA will continue to serve as a strong institution for lawyers while remaining responsive to the changing needs of the profession and the wider Nigerian society. AWLA Nigeria wishes the new NBA president a successful and impactful tenure and prays for wisdom, courage, and strength as she takes on the responsibilities of leading the Bar.
Congratulations, once again. We wish you a successful tenure and look forward to a stronger partnership between the NBA and AWLA Nigeria.”
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