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.
Evelyn Membere-Asimiea
Eliana Martins
Beatrice Abongye Awah
Activities
Recent events and happenings at our secretariat and branches
FIDA Akwa Ibom and Partners Support Female Inmates for Justice and Rehabilitation
In a heartfelt display of compassion and advocacy, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Akwa Ibom, Uyo Branch, spearheaded by Chairperson...
Read MoreFIDA Nigeria Celebrates Asiwaju Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo SAN: A Legal Luminary and Advocate for Equality!
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria congratulates Asiwaju Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, SAN, A firm supporter of FIDA Nigeria and...
Read MoreFIDA Nigeria and MacArthur Foundation Join Forces: Statewide Workshop Enhances Capacity on Plea Bargain for Corruption Cases
Throughout the past week, FIDA Nigeria, in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, conducted a one-day Capacity Building workshop on Plea Bargain as a...
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