As the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) elections approach, candidates continue to spotlight their professional records and previous public service experience as part of their campaigns for national office. The contest for the office of General Secretary has particularly drawn attention to issues of innovation, institutional efficiency, and digital transformation within the Association.
Supporters of Okey Leo Ohagba have pointed to his tenure as the NBA’s representative on the Board of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) between 2013 and 2015, describing it as evidence of his administrative competence and commitment to innovation. They credit him with playing a significant role in championing the Commission’s digital transformation, including the automation of incorporation processes through the CAC Online platform, which has enabled legal practitioners to carry out corporate registration services remotely.
According to his campaign, Ohagba intends to leverage this experience to drive similar reforms within the NBA Secretariat if elected General Secretary. His supporters argue that his vision is centred on building an innovative, technology-driven Secretariat that delivers efficient and responsive services to members. They have therefore urged NBA members to support his candidacy, describing him as a candidate with the experience and capacity to lead the Secretariat into a new era of innovation.
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OKEY-IS-OK ✅
A TRACK RECORD OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE:
Okey Leo Ohagba’s role as the NBA Representative on the Board of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) from 2013 to 2015 highlighted his administrative excellence and unyielding commitment to innovation.
He passionately championed the e-revolution that birthed CAC ONLINE—a full automation of incorporation processes that enables lawyers today to seamlessly transact with the Commission remotely.
Okey is ready to revolutionize the NBA Secretariat with your support. He is our best foot forward 👌🏻
THINK INNOVATION 🚀
VOTE OKEY LEO OHAGBA FOR GENERAL SECRETARY, NBA✅
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