The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, says 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 in audience the President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, in her office.
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Mrs 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.”
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“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.”
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.”
Mrs Tinubu commended Foluke Dada-Lawanson, who was the other female contestant for the post of the NBA President but stepped down for the president-elect 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 Mrs Tinubu for all her achievements through the Renewed Hope Initiative, especially by touching the lives 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.”
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 Badejo-Okusanya explained that the purpose of the visit is to share the joy of the achievement with the First Lady.
Her election on 19 July 19 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.
SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Tuesday 28th July, 2026
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