A former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has endorsed Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association, describing her as a competent and principled leader with the vision required to reposition the legal profession.
Ezekwesili’s endorsement, announced in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, adds to the growing list of prominent Nigerians backing Badejo-Okusanya ahead of the association’s presidential election.
The former minister praised the senior lawyer’s professional pedigree, leadership qualities and long-standing commitment to ethical legal practice, arbitration, good governance and the welfare of young lawyers.
“I am delighted to see that the brilliant and amazing Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, is running for NBA President,” Ezekwesili wrote.
She highlighted the candidate’s extensive experience, competence and courage, noting that her consistent advocacy for professional ethics, arbitration, governance and improved welfare for young lawyers aligns with the pressing needs of the legal profession.
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