Benue

Date of branch inauguration: 15th December 1989

1989-1999
The President – M.M Igbetar
Vice President – F.N Nezan
Secretary – Christy Anagende
Assistant Secretary – K.A Wuam
Publicity Secretary – T.M Shija
Asst. Publicity Secretary- R.M Akor
Treasurer – M.N Atu
Financial Secretary – E. Haruna

1999-2001
Chairperson – Mrs. Christy Anagende
Vice Chairperson – Mrs. Cecilia Bakare
Secretary – Mrs. Lillian Tsumba
Treasurer – Mrs. Juliet Adagba
Financial Secretary – Caroline Ekpendu
Publicity Secretary – Theresa Wegba

2001-2007
Chairperson – Mrs. Christy Anagende
Vice Chairperson – Mrs. Cecilia Bakare
Secretary – Mrs. Lillian Tsumba
Assistant Secretary – Chief Aver Shima
Treasurer – Mrs. J.N. Adagba
Financial Secretary – Mrs. Franca Yuwa

2007 – 2019
Chairperson – Mrs. Margaret M. Atu
Vice Chairperson – Mrs. Lillian Tsumba
Secretary – Ms. Terfa Malherbe
Assistant Secretary – Mrs. T. M Wegba
Treasurer – Mrs. Felicia Ikyegh
Financial Secretary – Mrs. Nguemo Kankwe
P.R.O – Mrs. Debbie Amine
Assistant P.R. O. – Ms. Grace Peters

2019 to 2021
Chairperson – Dr. Mrs. Magdalene Dura
Vice Chairperson – Mrs. Prisca Ula
Secretary – Mrs. Debbie Amine
Assistant Secretary – Mrs. Damkwa Regina Alashi
Treasurer – Mrs. Terfa Suswam
Financial Secretary – Mrs. Blessing M. Ityohum
P.R.O – Mrs. Awashima Addingi
Assistant P.R.O – Ms. Hembafan F. Utange
Social Welfare Officer – Mrs. Hembadoon Kyocher

2022 -2024

Chairperson – Prisca Emakweyi Ula

Vice-Chairperson – Debbie Amine

Secretary – Marrietta A. Adding

Asst. Secretary – Rachel Imbwaseh

Treasurer – Blessing Ityohunn

Financial Secretary – Ene Abu

Publicity – Member Adiguve

Empowering Future Legal Leaders: FIDA Student Mentorship & Leadership Program Recap

FIDA NIGERIA Benue Branch, Benue State University Student Chapter, and The Law Students Association of Nigeria Benue State Chapter for an insightful mentorship and leadership program.

Led by seasoned legal practitioners, our recent session focused on equipping aspiring lawyers for success. Topics included professional development, ethical practices, team building, and effective leadership.

Participants gained valuable insights and practical skills to thrive academically and professionally. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with all trainees receiving Certificates of Participation.

The program also marked the inauguration of new leaders and emphasized the importance of punctuality in the legal profession.

In conclusion, the FIDA Student Mentorship and Leadership Training Program was a success, empowering students to become effective leaders and advocates. Join us in shaping a brighter future for the legal profession and society.

FIDA Benue Empowers Benue State University Students with Leadership & Mentorship Training

Last Friday, FIDA Benue took a proactive step in fostering leadership skills among students by organizing a transformative Leadership and Mentorship Training session for the Benue State University Students Chapter. Through engaging discussions and guidance from experienced mentors, participants delved into essential topics such as effective communication, decision-making, and goal setting. This initiative reflects FIDA Benue’s commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and catalyzing positive change within the community.

International Day of Zero tolerance for FGM

FIDA Benue on the 6th of Feb 2023,  participated in a Radio discussion to mark the International Day of Zero tolerance against FGM. Assistant Publicity Secretary Cleopatra Atsor represented FIDA Benue on the live phone-in programme. The radio programme featured a medical practitioner, the CEO of a Charity based organisation and FIDA Benue. where issues concerning the girls’ health, the dangers of FGM were discussed

16 Days of Activism 2020

To flag of the 16 days of activism, FIDA Benue in collaboration with Office of the 1st Lady gave a Talk on Addressing Harmful Traditional Practices

The tenure of the 1st Chairperson Justice M. N Igbetar established the FIDA branch in Benue State after spirited efforts. The branch is the 8th branch that was established in the country. Her key achievements include the establishment of Legal Aid Council in Makurdi on the 16th December 1989 amongst others.

1999-2007

Mrs Christy Anagende now the Solicitor General of the state and Permanent Secretary took over the leadership of FIDA Benue.
ii On the 24th August 2001 – workshop to enhance and promote the way for women and children amongst others.
iii. Under her leadership, FIDA Benue was actively involved in development programs and projects including HIV/Aids, Women and Children Rights, Gender-related programmes, a lot of media outings and other life impacting programmes. She also became a Life Member of FIDA International along with several others.

2007-2018
FIDA International Convention in Milan-Italy- a host of Delegates attended from Benue Branch.
FIDA International Convention in Lagos, Nigeria- a host of delegates attended from Benue Branch.
The Continuing Legal Education/ MacArthur Foundation Training on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015
The Continuing Legal Education/Capacity Building (Step-Down) Training workshop on Gender Law and Other Related Issues held on the 22nd day of June 2018.
Visit on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Benue State at the two largest Camps on the 29th June 2018.
Prosecution of the culprit in the popular OCHANYA’S CASE still in progress.
FIDA Benue participated fully in the United Nations Charter on the status of women.

2019.
Massive Attendance of the FIDA Nigeria Law weeks/A.G.M in Port-Harcourt by over 40 delegates from Benue branch.
Courtesy call on the First Lady of Benue State on the 31st January 2019.
Sensitization on the peaceful election at various locations in Benue State on 7th March 2019.