The Nigerian Bar Association has expressed willingness to partner with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) to strengthen mentorship and create more professional development opportunities for women in the legal profession.
The NBA President, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, gave the indication when she received a WISCAR delegation on a courtesy visit, according to a statement posted on the association’s social media platforms on Tuesday.
The meeting focused on establishing a framework through which experienced legal practitioners could mentor women lawyers, help them develop leadership skills and support their career advancement.
Badejo-Okusanya assured the delegation that the NBA would support any collaboration with WISCAR capable of positively impacting its female members.
The discussions also highlighted the role of professional networks and mentorship in helping women navigate challenges in the legal profession and prepare for leadership positions.
The proposed partnership is expected to provide a platform for emerging and established women lawyers to benefit from guidance and professional support.
However, the statement did not disclose a timeline for formalising the partnership or outline specific programmes to be implemented under the proposed arrangement.
