Female Giants in NBA Presidential Race; Who Leads the Future?

These are the faces of boldness. They are the trailblazers who dare challenge the status quo and do the impossible. On one side: Mrs. Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya, SAN (“BBold”); on the other: Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson (the “Possibility Movement”). They are in the race with two other male aspirants (Omoyemi Lateef Akangbe, SAN and Muyiwa Akinboro, SAN) contesting for the NBA presidency. Let’s explore their vision, and why their presence alone is a win for gender representation.

1. Mrs. Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya, SAN — Defying Odds and Expectations:

Mrs. Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya, SAN is a leading figure in arbitration, ADR, and litigation, Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya was among only two women elevated to SAN in July 2025, out of 57 new SANs. This underscores both her legal prowess and the profession’s gender gap. She chaired the largest assembly of legal minds during the NBA’s AGC demonstrating her leadership and resilience. Known by the social handle @mrsbbold, she embodies boldness in legal practice, innovation, and mentorship.

2. Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson — Reimagining the Future Through Education:

With over 30 years in academia and legal practice, Prof. Dada-Lawanson is a renowned expert in human rights, law, and technology. As Dean of Law at Caleb University and a human rights expert, she has made strides in tech-driven reforms, mentorship, and inclusion. She spearheaded initiatives like the Human Rights & Technology Center, securing major international collaborations and grants. Her academic and advocacy work reflects a commitment to reform, education, and preparing law for the digital age.

Which Vision Drives the Bar Forward?

1. Mrs. Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya, SAN: Grit, leadership, breaking barriers in legal practice
2. Prof. F. Dada-Lawanson: Reforms, inclusion, education-led transformation

Both women are pioneers—one in legal practice, the other in academia—challenging the norms of Nigeria’s legal tradition.

Therefore Tell us: Are you Team Bold or part of the Possibility Movement?

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