Eliana Martins
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
Executive
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on Saturday 27th November 2021, in Abuja FCT, held its Annual General Congress (AGC). After the AGC was a free and fair election of new Executive members for the organization for a single term of three years from 2021 to 2024. Amina Suzana Agbaje (Mrs) emerged as the new Country Vice President/National President.
Olubunmi Niyi-Arajuwa
Deputy CVP
Rekia Rachael Adejo-Andrew
NATIONAL SECRETARY
Nnenna Igbokwe
Assistant National Secretary
Activities
Recent events and happenings at our secretariat and branches
by FIDACALL FOR PROPOSAL TOWARDS AMPLIFYING GRASSROOTS EFFORTS FOR GREATER IMPACT
BackgroundThe International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria continues to lead the charge in advocating for the rights and welfare of women and...
Read Moreby FIDAFIDA NIGERIA ENGAGES CITIZENS TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND AGGREGRATE DEMANDS ON PASSAGE OF THE RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN’S BILL TOWARDS STRENGTHENING NIGERIAN WOMEN REPRESENTATION IN PARLIAMENT
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, with support from the UNWOMEN Nigeria and funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth Development...
Read Moreby FIDAFIDA Nigeria Commends the Conviction and Sentencing of Peter Nwachukwu: A Landmark Judgment for Justice and Accountability
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria hails the recent conviction and sentencing of Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel...
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