SLBA Presidential Candidate Martina Egbenda Pledges Unity and Professional Excellence

SLBA Presidential Candidate Martina Egbenda Pledges Unity and Professional Excellence

Distinguished legal practitioner Martina Baindu Egbenda has formally announced her candidacy for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) in anticipation of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. 

With an extensive background in public service and legal administration, Ms. Egbenda has articulated a strategic vision predicated upon the pillars of institutional unity, professional excellence, and the robust advancement of the collective interests of the Sierra Leonean legal fraternity.

In her official declaration, Ms. Egbenda advocated for a cohesive and progressive Association dedicated to the promotion of the rule of law and the substantive development of its membership. She emphasized the necessity of an integrated Bar capable of operating with singular purpose and restored institutional gravity.

The candidate further asserted that her leadership would be characterized by a commitment to service, inter-professional collaboration, and inclusive governance. She underscored that the strength of the Association is derived from collective action and invited the membership to join in a collaborative effort to fortify the institution.

Ms. Egbenda presently serves as the Administrator and Registrar General of Sierra Leone. Her prior professional tenure includes significant senior roles, notably as the Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs at the National Revenue Authority (NRA). 

Her career is further distinguished by contributions to judicial reform and legal development through her work with the Sierra Leone Legal Information Institute (SierraLII) and the Constitutional Review Committee.

As a premier professional body, the Sierra Leone Bar Association continues to serve as a vital arbiter of legal ethics and constitutionalism. 

The upcoming elections represent a pivotal moment for the legal community to determine the future trajectory and standards of the profession.