The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) extends its warmest congratulations to Uchenna Ogunedo Akingbade on her historic emergence as the first female Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch. This achievement is a testament to her exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to the legal profession.

A New Era for NBA Lagos
We are confident that Uchenna will deliver on her mandate with unprecedented excellence, leveraging her expertise and passion to drive positive change within the Bar. Her landslide victory is a resounding endorsement of her leadership and vision.

Appreciation to Contestants
We also commend Uchenna’s co-contestants Abiye Tam-George and
Chinonso Azih for their valuable contributions to the Bar. Their participation has enriched the electoral process, and we trust that their collective efforts will propel the NBA Lagos Branch to greater heights.

A Milestone for Gender Representation
This achievement marks a significant milestone for gender representation in the NBA Lagos Branch. We applaud the Branch for taking this bold step and trust that it will yield positive outcomes.

Call to Action
We urge other branches to follow suit, promoting diversity and inclusivity within the NBA. We look forward to working with Uchenna and the NBA Lagos Branch to advance the interests of the legal profession and the broader community.

Long Live the NBA!

Mandy Demechi -Asagba
President
African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA)
Immediate Past 3rd Vice President Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)