Bayelsa

Date of branch inauguration: 1996

1998-2001

Chairperson- Justice Maltilda Ayemieye

Secretary- Mrs. Didi Walson Jack

2001-2003

Chairperson – Mrs. Didi Walson Jack

Secretary- Rowena Abassah

2003-2005

Chairperson – Abassah Rowena

Secretary- Justice Excel T. Gentu

2005-2007

Chairperson – Justice Excel T. Gentu

Secretary- Ebilade Boye

2007-2009

Chairperson – Julie Oguara

Secretary- Melody Aderogbe

2009-2010

Chairperson – Ebilade Boye

Secretary- Ezuogha Ogborodi

2010-2011

Chairperson – Bomor Obhe

Secretary – Ezuogha Ogborodi

2011-2013

Chairperson – Mavis Pat Sini-Ototo

Secretary – Ayibatari Abarigu

2013-2015

Chairperson – Pere Amanda Egbuson

Secretary – Linda Ibegu

2015-2018

Chairperson – Dise Ogbise-Erhisere

Secretary – Amaemi B.P Bekeyi-Alaki

2018-till date

Chairperson – Tariere Egbegi

Secretary – Ebimietei Ekeowei Ottah

STAND OUT ACTIVITIES SINCE INCEPTION:

16 Days of Activism 2020

FIDA Bayelsa in collaboration with the National human rights commission kicked off the 16 days activism against SGBV with a walk to the office of the 1st lady, H.E Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri, and she declared opened the 16 days activism 2020.

On the 11th of June 2020, FIDA BAYELSA in collaboration with various stakeholders, organizations, CSOs/ NGOs, embarked on a peaceful protest walk against SGBV.
We visited the ministry of Justice where the Solicitor General/ Permanent Secretary, Mr. Preye Agedah addressed us on the support of the ministry to fight this menace. We also visited the Judiciary, where the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kate Abiri received us in her Chambers and pledged the support of the Judiciary in the fight against all forms of SGBV in the state. Finally, we visited the state police force headquarters, where the commissioner of police assured us of the preparedness of the police to handle all cases of SGBV expeditiously and with all seriousness. It was indeed a successful outing.
#notorape
#nomeansno
#justiceforallrapevictims
#breakthecultureofrape
#speakout

From the inception of FIDA Bayelsa branch, it has embarked on various enlightenment and sensitization campaigns on issues relating to women and children such as rape, child abuse, violence against women and children etc. These includes but limited to programmes like Career Guidance and Counseling, workshops and enlightenment seminars such as “The family in Bayelsa State”, Young Lawyers and Advocacy Club” (YOLAC), “The Role of the Nigerian Women in an emerging Democracy, Election Monitoring and Evaluation Worshop etc.

FIDA Bayelsa host radio and television programs such as “know Your Right” and “The law and Society”. Also amongst the programs is the “shame Advocacy” program and “The Widows and Widowers campaign tour”, and Essay writing competitions for secondary students.

STAND OUT ACTIVITIES SINCE INCEPTION:

On the 11th of June 2020, FIDA BAYELSA in collaboration with various stakeholders, organizations, CSOs/ NGOs, embarked on a peaceful protest walk against SGBV.
We visited the ministry of Justice where the Solicitor General/ Permanent Secretary, Mr. Preye Agedah addressed us on the support of the ministry to fight this menace. We also visited the Judiciary, where the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kate Abiri received us in her Chambers and pledged the support of the Judiciary in the fight against all forms of SGBV in the state. Finally, we visited the state police force headquarters, where the commissioner of police assured us of the preparedness of the police to handle all cases of SGBV expeditiously and with all seriousness. It was indeed a successful outing.
#notorape
#nomeansno
#justiceforallrapevictims
#breakthecultureofrape
#speakout

From the inception of FIDA Bayelsa branch, it has embarked on various enlightenment and sensitization campaigns on issues relating to women and children such as rape, child abuse, violence against women and children etc. These includes but limited to programmes like Career Guidance and Counseling, workshops and enlightenment seminars such as “The family in Bayelsa State”, Young Lawyers and Advocacy Club” (YOLAC), “The Role of the Nigerian Women in an emerging Democracy, Election Monitoring and Evaluation Worshop etc.

FIDA Bayelsa host radio and television programs such as “know Your Right” and “The law and Society”. Also amongst the programs is the “shame Advocacy” program and “The Widows and Widowers campaign tour”, and Essay writing competitions for secondary students.