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 FIDABeyond the Bench: Conversations on Growth, Leadership and Women’s Experiences in the Judiciary
Last weekend in Damaturu, FIDA Nigeria and the Yobe State Branch spent time with judicial stakeholders and women judicial officers discussing growth,...
Read Moreby FIDAFIDA Nigeria commences the implementation of an Initiative to Advance Gender Equitable Representation and Leadership in Nigeria’s Judiciary with support from Collaborative Philanthropy (Co-Impact)
The international Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria is set to commence the implementation of a five (5) years project with specific focus on...
Read Moreby FIDAA NATION IN PAIN
How many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken to protect innocent citizens? Jos is bleeding. Homes have been shattered. Families...
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