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 FIDAFIDA Nigeria Hosts Global Affairs Canada and ActionAid Nigeria to Strengthen Women’s Voice and Leadership Impact
Yesterday, FIDA Nigeria had the pleasure of hosting teams from Global Affairs Canada and ActionAid Nigeria at our National Secretariat in Abuja. The...
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As part of efforts to promote inclusive governance and strengthen women’s political participation, FIDA Nigeria held a series of town hall meetings across...
Read Moreby FIDAOyo Champions Women’s Political Inclusion: Stakeholders Rally for Reserved Seats Bill
In Oyo State, the push for inclusive governance continues to grow. Through a series of town hall meetings in Ibadan, Iseyin, and across the three...
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