Borno

Date of branch inauguration: 2002

2002 – 2005
Chairperson – Justice Aisha Mohammed Ali 

2005 – 2012
Chairperson – Her worship Binta Othman

2012 – 2018
Chairperson – Fatima Shehu Imam 

2018 – 2021
Chairperson – Amina Mustapha Ibrahim

Vice Chairperson – Hafsat Isah Bappah

Secretary – Zara Umar Yakub

Assistant Secretary – Parmata Mamodu Ndari 

Treasurer – Hadiza Grema Mustapha

Welfare Secretary – Safiya Shettima 

Financial Secretary – Fatima Usman Kida

P.R.O – Aisha Ali Musa

Legal Advisor – Fatsuma Salihu

2022 -2024

Chairperson – Hafsat Isah Bappah

Vice-Chairperson – Zara Umar Yakub

Secretary – Fatsuma Salihu

Asst. Secretary – Ummi Ibrahim Kolo

Treasurer – Falmata  Harun

2024 -2027

Chairperson – Zara Umar Yakub

Vice-Chairperson – Joy Musa Kwatamdia

Secretary – Hadiza Shettima Arfo

Asst. Secretary – Salsabeela Abubakar Bislava

Treasurer – Fatima Usman Kida

Financial Secretary – Ummi Ibrahim Kolo

Publicity Secretary – Summayya Mari Haruna

FIDA Nigeria, Borno Branch Celebrates Children’s Day with Pupils

FIDA Borno Branch, joyfully joined in the celebration of Children’s Day by visiting a local school to engage and celebrate with the pupils.

The pupils were educated on their rights as children, with emphasis on speaking up against any form of abuse or violation. They were assured that it is safe and important to report violations, with the message, “If you see something, say something,” clearly communicated.

They were also sensitised on the issue of Gender-Based Violence and its implications, helping them understand how to recognize and respond to inappropriate behavior. To further support this effort, FIDA Nigeria’s hotline number was shared with the pupils, and the school management gladly accepted to display the number on the notice board for easy access.

As part of the celebration, the branch handed over packs of refreshments to the school management for distribution among the pupils. In a heartwarming moment, the Head Boy and Head Girl led a prayer for FIDA, asking for continued blessings and success in fulfilling its mandate.

The event was impactful and enlightening, equipping the pupils with knowledge, confidence, and a stronger support system. Photos were taken to mark the memorable occasion.

Thank you.
Team Publicity, FIDA Nigeria Borno Branch

16 Days of Activism 2020

FIDA Borno commences the training of community paralegals today the 10th of December 2020, the training was aimed at building the capacity of community paralegals and creating awareness of SGBV as it affects the community.

FIDA Borno State Organised A Press Conference To Mark The 16 Days Activism On Ending Gender-Based Violence With The Theme: Orange The World #Hearme Too

The members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers Borno State (FIDA) gathered on the 8^th December 2018 to join the rest of the world to stand up against gender-based violence. The International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women campaign started on the 25^th of November 2018. It marks the launch of 16 days of activism; every year these days have been designated as Orange Days by the UN in order to amplify the impact of the UN Secretary-General’s campaign, UNiTE to End Violence against Women.  To symbolize a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls.

To mark the day other stakeholders also join FIDA these are the British council, kaltum foundation, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA young Lawyers forum, Gender Equality Peace and Development (GEPaDC). 

To Celebrate The International Women’s Day Sensitization And Awareness was organised in Jere and Mafa Communities on Sexual and Gender Based Violence and how to channel their reports Of SGBV

Since the beginning of January 2019 FIDA in collaboration with search for common ground has facilitated the judicial actors coalition meetings every two weeks for collaborative effort to respond to human right abuses in the state (the coalitions are made up of members of FIDA, NBA, NPF, NAPTIP, NSCDC, Legal Aid Council, CLO, CSO, Ministry of Justice etc)

Since January 2019 FIDA Borno state created a women working group platform where we meet women groups and women leaders in three lgas of Mafa, Jere, And MMC on monthly basis to support them in peace and security issues and the platform give them avenue to speak up on issues of SGBV.