President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya on her emergence as the newly elected president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

According to a statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Mr Tinubu celebrated Mrs Badejo-Okusanya for becoming the first elected female and second female president of the association.

He described her emergence as a watershed in the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence and gender inclusion.

The president noted that Mrs Badejo-Okusanya’s remarkable career, distinguished by integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice, has earned her the confidence of her colleagues across the country.

He urged the new NBA President to collaborate with stakeholders to advance judicial reforms, protect the sanctity of the Constitution, and sustain the legal profession’s role as a vital pillar of a democratic society.

Mr Tinubu wished her a successful tenure and assured her of his administration’s continued commitment to working with the NBA to deepen democratic governance, promote justice and build a more prosperous and united Nigeria.

“I extend my hearty congratulations to the president-elect of the NBA for her victory. As the first elected female president of the Association of Lawyers in Nigeria, Mrs Badejo-Okusanya has made history.

“She has once again shown that our women can attain any heights in pursuit of excellence in their careers and ambitions, both in the private sector and in public service.

 “I urge you to reach out to the other contestants,  unify the bar and make efforts to correct issues that arose during your election.

“I wish you a successful tenure and service to the legal profession and our country at large,” Mr Tinubu said.