Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Immediate Past Chairman of the NBA Bwari Branch, Paul Babatunde Daudu, SAN, has endorsed Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq. for the office of General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing him as the candidate best suited to deliver administrative excellence and innovation at the NBA Secretariat.
In his endorsement, Daudu, a former National Chairman of the NBA Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF) Governing Council, said he had worked closely with Ohagba for more than a decade and could attest to his competence, integrity, and capacity to drive meaningful reforms within the Association.
According to Daudu, Ohagba distinguished himself during his tenure as National Secretary of the NBA-YLF Governing Council by pioneering a portal-based electronic directory of young lawyers in Nigeria, an initiative he described as evidence of the candidate’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve institutional efficiency and member engagement.
The Senior Advocate further praised Ohagba’s meticulous approach to leadership, describing him as a dependable team player with a proven record of delivering results. He expressed confidence that Ohagba would bring innovation, professionalism, and modern administrative practices to the NBA Secretariat if elected.
Daudu concluded by urging members of the Bar to support Ohagba’s candidacy, stating that the NBA requires fresh ideas and forward-looking leadership to strengthen the Secretariat and improve service delivery for lawyers across the country.
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NBA GS 2026: “Okey Leo Ohagba represents the true breath of fresh air and innovative leadership the NBA Secretariat urgently needs. I endorse him for General Secretary”
— Paul Babatunde Daudu, SAN
– Immediate Past Chairman NBA Bwari Branch, Abuja
– *Past National Chairman NBA-YLF Governing Council*
Having known and worked with Okey Leo Ohagba for over a decade, I can attest to his unwavering competence and stability of character to deliver as the General Secretary of the NBA. I believe completely in his proven capacity to drive administrative excellence at the Secretariat and introduce impactful, innovative modern reforms at the Bar.
His stellar track record of meticulousness and commitment to excellence is evident in every assignment he undertakes. This was particularly demonstrated when he pioneered a portal-based comprehensive E-directory of young lawyers in Nigeria while serving as the National Secretary alongside me as the National Chairman of the NBA-YLF Governing Council (2012–2014). He is a dependable team player, and I have absolute confidence in his ability to deliver results.
Okey has always had our back. He represents the true breath of fresh air the NBA Secretariat urgently needs.
He is the leading choice for the office of General Secretary. I fully endorse his candidacy and urge all colleagues and friends to support him.
VOTE OKEY LEO OHAGBA FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY
— Paul Babatunde Daudu, SAN
– Immediate Past Chairman NBA Bwari Branch, Abuja
– Past National Chairman NBA-YLF Governing Council