The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s legal profession and women in leadership.
In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, the Council said Badejo-Okusanya’s election as the first woman democratically elected to lead the NBA demonstrates that competence, integrity, resilience and visionary leadership are not defined by gender.
The Council described the development as a personal milestone for the NBA President-elect and a significant victory for Nigerian women and young professionals striving to break barriers through hard work, dedication and merit.
According to the statement, the achievement also resonates within the NUJ FCT Council, where Grace Ike recently became the first female chairman in the Council’s 43-year history, describing both developments as evidence of the growing acceptance of inclusive and merit-based leadership in Nigeria’s professional institutions.
“The emergence of two women to lead two of Nigeria’s foremost professional bodies within such a short period is a powerful statement that the nation’s institutions are increasingly embracing competence and excellence above all else.
“We believe these achievements will inspire a new generation of women to aspire to leadership and contribute meaningfully to national development,” the statement said.
The NUJ FCT Council also commended the Nigerian Bar Association for its longstanding role in defending constitutional democracy, promoting the rule of law, protecting fundamental human rights and advancing justice in Nigeria.
It expressed confidence that under Badejo-Okusanya’s leadership, the NBA would strengthen public trust in the legal profession, consolidate its achievements and champion reforms aimed at improving the administration of justice.
The Council further reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the media and the legal profession in promoting democratic governance, accountability, press freedom, human rights and the rule of law.
The NUJ FCT wished the NBA President-elect a successful and impactful tenure, expressing optimism that her administration would leave a lasting legacy of transformational leadership, professional excellence and expanded opportunities for future generations of legal practitioners and women leaders.
Keywords: NUJ FCT, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, NBA President-elect, Nigerian Bar Association, Grace Ike, women in leadership, legal profession, Nigeria news.
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