Lawyers with disabilities elect new leadership

The Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria (ALDIN) has inaugurated a new Management Board to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years following the successful conduct of its national elections.

The elections were held on May 23, 2026, while the newly elected officials were inaugurated on May 25, 2026, according to a statement issued by the association on Sunday.

The statement was signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the association, Ms Asmau Usman, on behalf of the Management Board.

Leading the new board is Ms Tosan Rukevwe Mene, who emerged as President. She will be supported by Mrs Violet Tamuno Opubo Alli as Vice President and Mr Samuel Ihezue Chukwudi as General Secretary.

Other members of the board include Ms Edirin Endurance Aruokpere as Assistant Secretary, Mrs Lilian Onyinye Evughire as Treasurer, Haruna Musa Davou as Financial Secretary, Ms Asmau Usman as Director of Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Asogwa Okafor as Director of Legal Services, and Festus Okpeh as Director of Research and Documentation.

The association said the new leadership has assumed office with a commitment to strengthening ALDIN through transparency, accountability, advocacy, inclusion, welfare initiatives and strategic partnerships aimed at promoting the rights and interests of lawyers with disabilities across Nigeria.

ALDIN also expressed appreciation to the outgoing Management Board for its contributions to the growth and development of the association during its tenure, commending members of the former leadership for their dedication and service.

The association called on its members, development partners, government agencies, civil society organisations, the Nigerian Bar Association and other stakeholders to continue supporting its programmes and activities under the new administration.

According to the statement, all official correspondence, engagements and partnerships concerning the association should henceforth be directed to the newly inaugurated Management Board.