Rhoda Prevail Tyoden
CVP/National President
International Federation of Women Lawyers
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization made up of women lawyers which was formed in 1964. FIDA is the acronym for the Spanish name “Federación Internacional dé Abogadas”
which translates to “International Federation of Women Lawyers”. In 1964 Ambassador Aduke Alakija established the Nigerian branch of the organisation, FIDA Nigeria
Standout Activities
FIDA Nigeria, in collaboration with like-minded organisations, have come together to ensure the successful execution of standout activities. Some of them include:
Meet Our
Executives
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on Tuesday 25th January, 2019, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). After the AGM was a free and fair election of new Executive members for the organisation for a single term of three years from 2019 to 2021. Rhoda Prevail Tyoden emerged the new Country Vice President/National President.
Amina Suzanah Agbaje
Deputy CVP
Evelyn Membere-Asimea
NATIONAL SECRETARY
Rita Ilevbare
Assistant National Secretary
Activities
Recent events and happenings at our secretariat and branches
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