CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO MRS. OYINKANSOLA BADEJO-OKUNSANYA, SAN, ON HER HISTORIC ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
The leadership and entire membership of the Women for 35% Initiative an initiative by the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation heartily congratulate Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, on your historic election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Your emergence as only the second woman to lead the NBA is a defining moment in the history of the legal profession in Nigeria. It is a testament to your exceptional competence, unwavering integrity, visionary leadership, and years of dedicated service to the Bar and the nation.
This remarkable achievement transcends the legal profession. It is a powerful affirmation that when women are given equal opportunities to lead, they excel with distinction and inspire generations to dream beyond perceived limitations. Your victory strengthens the call for greater inclusion of women in leadership and decision-making across every sector of our national life.
At Women for 35%, we remain steadfast in our mission to advance the meaningful participation and representation of women in governance, leadership, and public service. Your election reinforces our belief that competence knows no gender and that Nigeria is best served when women are fully represented at every decision-making table.
As you assume this prestigious office, we are confident that your tenure will be marked by excellence, innovation, justice, and transformative leadership. We pray that God grants you wisdom, courage, strength, and good health as you lead the Nigerian Bar Association into a new era of progress and professional distinction.
Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved and historic victory. May your success continue to inspire women and girls across Nigeria and beyond to aspire, lead, and break new ground.
Signed
Amb. AJU Elumelu
Convener, Women for 35% Initiative
CEO, AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation
