FIDA Ekiti Celebrates 2025 Children’s Day

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ekiti State Chapter celebrated Children’s Day with two impactful programs.

On May 26, 2025, FIDA Ekiti participated in a TV program at NTA Ado Ekiti to discuss the Child Rights Act. The discussion, led by Chairperson Ayobami Olowoyo-Richards, along with Busayo Adekeye and Awe Adeola, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children’s rights and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them.
FIDA Ekiti also celebrated Children’s Day at Adeomi Primary Health Center in Iyin Ekiti. The organization gifted essential items such as diapers, wipes, soap, and baby oil to the babies at the health center. Key discussions during the event, also led by Busayo Adekeye, Awe Adeola, and Chairperson Ayobami Olowoyo-Richards, focused on:

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): The harmful effects of FGM and the need to eliminate this practice.
Child Labor:The importance of protecting children from exploitation and ensuring access to education.

These programs demonstrate FIDA Ekiti’s commitment to promoting children’s rights and welfare in Ekiti State. By engaging in awareness campaigns and providing support to vulnerable children, FIDA Ekiti aims to create a safer and more nurturing environment for all children.