Breaking: Badejo-Okusanya Emerges NBA’s New National President

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected a new national president, with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, emerging as the winner of the 2026 presidential election. This marks a significant milestone for the NBA, as Mrs Badejo-Okusanya becomes the second female to lead the bar. The outcome of this matter has not yet been reported, but her emergence is expected to bring about new perspectives and leadership to the association.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has a long history of promoting excellence in the legal profession, and its presidential elections are closely watched by lawyers across the country. The election of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as the new national president is significant not only because she becomes the second female to hold this position but also because it reflects the association's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) was established in 1938 with the primary objective of promoting the rule of law, upholding the dignity of the legal profession, and advancing the welfare of its members. The association has a long history of producing leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of the legal profession in Nigeria. Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya's emergence as the new national president is expected to bring about new perspectives and leadership to the association.

The election of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as the new national president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has significant implications for the legal profession in Nigeria. Her emergence reflects the association's commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is a key aspect of promoting excellence in the legal profession. As the second female to lead the bar, Mrs Badejo-Okusanya's leadership is expected to bring about new perspectives and ideas that will benefit the association and its members.

The election of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as the new national president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) marks a significant milestone for the association. As the second female to lead the bar, her leadership is expected to bring about new perspectives and ideas that will benefit the association and its members. Practitioners should watch closely as Mrs Badejo-Okusanya takes on this new role and explore ways in which they can support and engage with her leadership.