FIDA Nigeria’s 2nd Quarter NEC Meeting Kicks Off with a Grand Opening Ceremony

Opening ceremony of the FIDA Nigeria 2nd Quarter National Executive Council Meeting (NEC) held at the Meena Event centre Kano state on the 27th of June 2024, and set the tone for a memorable NEC meeting.

The ceremony was well attended with notable dignitaries which included the noble Chief Judge of Kano State, Hon Justice Dije Aboki, the Attorney-General/Commissioner of Justice ably represented by Hussaini Hassan the DCR; Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Lawal Sajiranu; SSA to the Governor on Special Assignment to Women, Hajiya Fateema Amneef; Controller General, Nigeria Correctional Service, ably represented by SCS Nana Fatima Mohammed; Chairman NBA Kano State Branch Mr Sagir Gezawa, Chairman NBA Mr Mohammed Jibrin; Chairman NBA Ungogo Branch, State Coordinator ROLAC & International Idea, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello; State Coordinator Neem Foundation, Alhaji Abba Bello; Coordinator for Policy Advocacy in Kano state, Hajiya Maro Bello; Research Fellow National Judicial Institute, Gender and Child Justice Administration & UNICEF Consultant, Comfort Olubo Umaru; Chairperson Planning Committee of the 2024 NBA Annual General Conference, Oyinkan Bajejo Okunsanya; distinguished members of the National Executive Council; delegates and other notable personalities.

Chairperson of the host Branch, FIDA (Nigeria) Kano state, Bilkisu Ibrahim Suleiman set the tone with a warm welcome speech while the Country Vice President/National President of FIDA Nigeria, Amina Suzanah Agbaje gave her opening remarks followed by remarks from the Chief Judge of Kano state, Hon. Justice Dije Aboki, who doubled as the Chair of the opening ceremony and who officially declared the program open.

Thereafter, a paper presentation by UNICEF Consultant and Research Fellow National Judicial Institute, Comfort Ulobo Umaru on ”Justice for Children: The Role of Diversion and Rehabilitation for Children in Conflict with the Law” followed immediately. Her presentation focused on SGBV and conflict-related sexual violence against children in the context of terrorism. The session ended with an engaging Q&A session with delegates making it a truly educative voyage.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session which is a hallmark of every FIDA Nigeria National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in the afternoon of the 27th of June 2024. It was a platform where delegates were further trained on evolving and emerging areas of law as pertain to global best practices. Papers were presented on ”Effective Communication Skills, Best Practices for the Fidan” by Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the High Court of Kano state and ”Legal clinic and case management, Best Practices for the Fidan” by Hon. Justice Maryam Sabo Mni, ably represented by Chair emerita of FIDA Abuja Branch, Rachael Rekia Adejo Andrew.

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating the impactful work that FIDA Nigeria is doing to expand access to justice for indigent women and children.

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