I will be president for every NBA member — Badejo-Okusanya

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Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya

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ABUJA — President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to lead an inclusive administration that caters for the interests of all members of the association, saying her victory represents a collective achievement for lawyers committed to building a stronger Bar.

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Badejo-Okusanya made the commitment in a statement issued on Sunday after emerging winner of the NBA national election, where she thanked members for the confidence reposed in her leadership.

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She described the mandate as both a privilege and a call to service, noting that her election reflected the desire of lawyers for a more responsive, inclusive and effective professional body.

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“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.

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According to her, the victory was not a personal achievement but a reflection of the collective aspiration of NBA members for a stronger association.

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“This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every member who believed that our Association can be stronger, more inclusive, more responsive, and better positioned to serve the interests of all lawyers,” she added.

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Badejo-Okusanya said her engagements with lawyers across the country during the election campaign provided valuable insights into their concerns, expectations and aspirations, which she promised would guide her leadership.

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“Over the past months, I had the privilege of travelling across our nation, engaging with colleagues in every state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

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“I listened to your hopes, your concerns, your aspirations, and your ideas. Those conversations shaped this campaign, and they will continue to guide my leadership,” she said.

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“The Election Is Over, We Are One Bar”

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The NBA president-elect urged members to move beyond the election contest and unite towards advancing the legal profession and strengthening the association.

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“The election is over. We are one Bar, united by a common commitment to the advancement of our profession and the defence of justice and the rule of law,” she stated.

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She congratulated other contestants who participated in the election, describing their involvement as a demonstration of commitment to the growth of the NBA.

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Badejo-Okusanya said she looked forward to working with her fellow contestants and all members of the association to achieve shared goals.

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She also appreciated her campaign team, volunteers, supporters, mentors, friends and family members for their support throughout the electoral process.

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Commitment to Integrity and Accountability

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Looking ahead to her tenure, the NBA president-elect promised to lead with integrity, fairness, humility and accountability.

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“I pledge to lead with integrity, courage, humility, fairness, and accountability. I will be a President for every member of the Nigerian Bar Association,” she said.

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She added that her administration would focus on building an association where lawyers have greater opportunities to improve their professional practice and welfare.

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“Together, we will build an Association where every lawyer has the opportunity to earn better, live better, and practise better. The work begins now,” she said.

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