The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, has described the emergence of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as the 33rd national president of the association as a demonstration of hope for a bold Bar.
In a congratulatory statement issued to journalists, the Chairman of the Jalingo Branch, Dr Daniel Philemon Saredau, expressed confidence that Badejo-Okusanya’s administration would strengthen the welfare of lawyers, deepen access to justice, and promote unity and institutional renewal within the association.
Saredau also assured the president-elect of the branch’s support in advancing the ideals of the NBA.
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The statement read, “Madam President, your election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association is a strong endorsement of your vision of a Bold Bar.
“Your message of inclusivity, accountable leadership, courage and lawyers’ welfare clearly resonated with members of the association, who have now entrusted you with the responsibility of steering the affairs of our noble profession for the next two years.
“The Jalingo Bar notes with particular interest your commitment to building an NBA where lawyers can earn better, live better and practise better. That aspiration speaks directly to the realities of many practitioners and reflects the kind of purposeful leadership the association needs at this time.
“We are confident that your administration will strengthen the professional welfare of lawyers, deepen access to justice, and promote the unity and institutional renewal of the Bar.
“We wish to assure you that the Jalingo Branch stands ready to support your leadership in advancing the ideals of the NBA and in consolidating a more responsive, vibrant and forward-looking association.”
The branch congratulated Badejo-Okusanya on her election and wished her a successful tenure