The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to build a more inclusive and responsive association following her victory in the just-concluded NBA national election.
In a statement issued on Sunday, she thanked members of the association for the confidence reposed in her, describing her election as a collective victory for lawyers committed to strengthening the Bar.
She said the outcome of the election reflected members’ belief that the NBA could become stronger, more inclusive and better positioned to serve the interests of all lawyers.
“I am truly humbled by the confidence that members of the Nigerian Bar Association have reposed in me by electing me to serve as your President,” she said.
According to the president-elect, her campaign afforded her the opportunity to travel across the country and engage lawyers in every state of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, listening to their concerns, aspirations and ideas.
Badejo-Okusanya thanked all members who participated in the election, regardless of the candidates they supported, stressing that the contest had ended and that it was time for members to unite in advancing the legal profession, justice and the rule of law.
She also congratulated her fellow contestants for contributing to what she described as a robust democratic process and expressed readiness to work with them in moving the association forward.
She further appreciated members of her campaign council, volunteers, coordinators, supporters and colleagues for their dedication throughout the electioneering process.
NPO Reports recalls that the NBA conducted its national election electronically on Saturday to elect national officers for the 2026–2028 administration.
The election, which initially experienced delays following a cyberattack on the voting platform announced by the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA), was eventually concluded with Badejo-Okusanya emerging victorious.
She will become the first woman to lead the association in over two decades and succeeds Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, as NBA president.