NGThe African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) praised the election of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), highlighting it as a milestone for gender inclusion in the legal profession. AWLA's Enugu State Coordinator, Chidi Obeke, commended the NBA for successfully electing leaders, noting that six women were chosen for national offices out of ten. This marks the first time women have held such prominent roles in the NBA's leadership structure. Badejo-Okusanya, who is a life member of AWLA, was elected as the 33rd NBA President. The association emphasized that the election demonstrates growing confidence in women's leadership capabilities and aligns with global goals like UN SDG 5 and the Beijing Declaration. AWLA urged continued support for women in leadership and called for assessments based on merit rather than gender.
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