by FIDA

FIDA Nigeria Hosts Impactful Side Event at NBA AGC 2024

On Tuesday, 27th August 2024, FIDA Nigeria held a highly enlightening, insightful and interactive and Side Event at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2024 which held at the Muson Center in Lagos, with discussions focused on the theme: “Pressing Forward: Achieving Enhanced Institutional Structures for Women and Children’s Rights in Nigeria.”

In her Opening Remarks, the Country Vice/National President of FIDA Nigeria emphasized the significance of this platform for fostering meaningful discussions, sharing experiences and crafting strategies to advance the rights of women and children in Nigeria.

Discussants focused on key areas which included the following:

• Strengthening legal frameworks and policy implementation
• Building institutional capacity
• Engaging communities and raising awareness
• Enhancing data collection and research, and
• Tackling specific challenges in these areas

With a beautiful relaxing ambiance the event flowed seamlessly with Highlights which included:*

• A compelling short documentary about FIDA Nigeria through the ages titled “Voice for Women and Children” projecting her accomplishments through her 60 years of existence in Nigeria
• A powerful plenary session featuring notable panelists like Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Prof. (CHIEF) Mike Ozekhome SAN., and Hon Olivia Dazyam, moderated by a strong heforshe champion Mr. Alex Umoaka Esq.

Notable Attendees:
The event was graced by a distinguished lineup of guests, including:

• Country Vice/National President of FIDA Nigeria and National Executive members Evelyn Membere Asimea, Eliana Martins and Olubunmi, Niyi Arajuwa
• Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, OON, the 31st President of the Nigerian Bar Association gave a wonderful goodwill message appreciating FIDA and her members for their support
• Chief Tessa Ikimi, the Ajumota of Warri Kingdom, 7th President of FIDA Nigeria, and current BOT Chair of FIDA Nigeria presented appreciation Plaques to the distinguished panelists
• Hon. Justice Elsie Thompson, the 10th National President of FIDA Nigeria and a current member of the FIDA Nigeria Board of Trustees
• Chief Mrs Victoria Awomolo SAN, Past FIDA African Regional President (Africa) and current FIDA International United Nations Representative, Hon. Inime Aguma
• Mrs. Oyinkan Badero-Okusanya, Chair of the Nigeria Bar 2024 Annual General Conference Planning Committee
• Distinguished Senator Daisy Danjuma, represented by an equally esteemed personality also supported the event
• Muyiwa Akinboro, SAN

It was a gathering of great minds and passionate advocates, united in the mission to press forward for the rights of women and children in Nigeria.

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