Honouring a Trailblazer: FIDA Nigeria Visits NBA PH Chairman, Mrs. Cordelia U. Eke

In honoring a FIDA Amazon we celebrate a strong, visionary leader and hardworking woman of great merit who has consistently challenged negative norms and succeeded in breaking the glass ceiling.

The Country Vice President/National President of FIDA Nigeria, Eliana Martins, led the delegation of her Executive Officers on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Port Harcourt Branch, Mrs. Cordelia U. Eke, on Wednesday, 25th June 2025.

Mrs. Cordelia Eke, the first female Chairman of the Port Harcourt Branch was applauded not just for breaking barriers as historic achievement, but for also inspiring a new generation of women in the legal profession to pursue leadership with great capacity and confidence.

The meeting took place as part of the official Advocacy engagements of the CVP during the FIDA Nigeria NEC Meeting Activities which held in Rivers State.

The visit was therefore both significant and meaningful as it provided an opportunity to celebrate her accomplishments, while encouraging her to continue in her path of excellence, as she inspires more women to emulate her giant strides.

In her remarks, Mrs. Eke warmly welcomed the FIDA Nigeria delegation to Port Harcourt, wishing them a productive and fulfilling stay. She also presented the CVP / National President Eliana Martins with a copy of her recently published book, “Criminal Justice in Nigeria: A Practical Guide.”

The visit served as a moment of shared purpose and mutual respect between two influential institutions, united in their commitment to justice and the advancement of the legal profession.