Former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili
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.
