
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

Rekia Rachael Adejo-Andrew

Nnenna Igbokwe
Activities
Recent events and happenings at our secretariat and branches
International Day for the Elimination of Trafficking in Persons 2026
Trapped Behind the Scam: FIDA Nigeria Calls for Better Protection for Victims of Human Trafficking The face of Human Trafficking is changing. Today, many...
Read MoreFIDA Nigeria Celebrates Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as the President Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Nigeria) warmly congratulates Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the *33rd...
Read MoreFrom Deliberation to Action: FIDA Nigeria Concludes Q2 2026 NEC Meeting with Renewed Commitment
After days of National Executive Council meetings in Abuja, FIDA Nigeria members sat down for a semi-formal dinner—not to close a chapter, but to look ahead...
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