First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that women stand a better chance at breaking the glass ceilings and achieving their aspirations for more seats at the table when they support one another.
She stated this when she received the President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, in her office.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that the victory is an important message to women in general that they can achieve much through dedication and cooperation.
“You should set the bar and make room for other women coming behind you. This victory means a lot for women in general”.
”I just shared with my last guest that in the judiciary now, women are holding sway, the Chief Judge is a woman, the President of the Court of Appeal is a woman and now you are the President-elect of the NBA. Women are achieving a lot,” Tinubu said.
The First Lady expressed her joy at the visit of the team.
“This is a visit that would be remembered by my office for a long time to come. I can only pray for you and wish you a successful tenure,” the First Lady said.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu commended Prof Foluke Dada-Lawanson who was the other female contestant for the post of the NBA President but stepped down for the President-elect, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo Okusanya and mobilised support towards her victory describing the gesture as a demonstration of rare sportsmanship.
Earlier, the President-elect of the NBA paid glowing tribute to Senator Oluremi Tinubu for all her achievements through the Renewed Hope Initiative, especially by touching the live of the most vulnerable in the society.
She said the First Lady has set a good example for others to emulate.
“Your job with the RHI in addition to being the First Lady looks like a full-time job. You have set an example for others to emulate. We thank you for all that you have been doing. These are so much,” she said.
The President-elect assured the First Lady of the readiness of the NBA to partner with her and the RHI to provide pro-bono services where needed for the vulnerable.
Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya explained that the purpose of the visit is to share the joy of the achievement with the First Lady.
Her election on July 19, 2026 as the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association is considered a milestone and a big win for women, as she is the first woman directly elected and second female president in the history of the association.
