FIDA Nigeria’s Badagry Branch Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child
On October 11, 2024, FIDA Nigeria’s Badagry Branch, Lagos State, commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child at the Special Correctional Centre for Girls in Idi-Araba. Led by Project Head Agatha Adeshina, the team, welcomed by Vice Principal Mrs. Shokanlu Ajibola, focused on empowering the girls. Branch Chairperson Adaku Mbama outlined the visit’s purpose, followed by speakers who emphasized girls’ rights, the dangers of unsafe touches, and the importance of avoiding harmful behaviors. The girls were encouraged to share their stories, with one opening up for the first time since her arrival. FIDA members also interviewed the girls to offer pro bono legal assistance where needed, reaffirming the branch’s commitment to protecting and empowering girls.
Ending Gender-Based Violence: FIDA Nigeria, Badagry Branch Advocates at Agboju Market
On December 8th, 2023, FIDA Nigeria, Badagary Branch, conducted a sensitization and advocacy program at Agboju Market, Festac, as part of their 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The initiative aimed to educate traders on eliminating Gender-Based Violence against women and girls, while also raising awareness about sexual violence, exploitation, harassment, and gender discrimination in the workplace. Members encouraged abused women and girls to speak out against their perpetrators and urged traders to become whistleblowers. The rally concluded with a chant emphasizing the importance of taking action: “See something, say something, do something!
FIDA Nigeria Badagry 2023 Annual Law Week: Empowering W
omen and Girls, Transforming the World
The Badagry branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Nigeria) is thrilled to announce the commencement of its annual Law Week from Wednesday, December 6, to Friday, December 8, 2023.
In a recent press release shared with NEWSWIRE Law & Events magazine, the focal point of this year’s event is encapsulated in the theme, “EMPOWER A WOMAN, EMPOWER A GIRL CHILD, EMPOWER THE WORLD.”
The Law Week activities will unfold at De Santiago Milan Hotel & Suites in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, kicking off at 9 am daily. A key highlight is the Opening Keynote Address, set to be delivered by the esteemed Titilola Akinlawon, SAN. This thought-provoking presentation will be further explored by distinguished panelists Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN, and Jean Chiazor Anishere, SAN.
An essential component of the Law Week is the Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Thursday, December 7th, at 9 am, hosted at the FIDA Badagry Branch Secretariat.
FIDA Badagry Branch will also extend its impact beyond the legal realm with activities like a visit to the children’s ward at the Mother and Child Care Centre, along with a visit to the SCIAN (Disabled) facility in Amuwo-Odofin. These visits, slated for Friday, December 8, from 9 am to 12 pm, underscore FIDA’s commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.
The culmination of the Law Week will be marked by a grand Dinner on Friday, starting at 6 pm, held at De Santiago Milan Hotel & Suites, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos. This celebration promises to be a fitting conclusion to a week dedicated to legal discourse, empowerment, and community outreach.
Stay tuned for updates and highlights as FIDA Nigeria Badagry 2023 Law Week unfolds, making a positive impact in the pursuit of empowerment and justice.
FIDA Nigeria Badagary Branch Inaugurates FIDA Nigeria LASU Chapter
FIDA BADAGRY BRANCH On Tuesday the 25th of July, 2023, inaugurated FIDA LASU CHAPTER from the students of the Faculty of Law of the Lagos State University
In a delegation led by the branch Chairperson, Mrs. Adaku Mbama, Vice Chairperson Mrs Carolyn Ibeh, and Secretary Lady Edith Uduji. Treasurer. Mrs. Caroline Ibharuneafe and other branch members. It was an epoch-making event well attended by law students of the faculty of Law LASU.
The Dean of the Faculty of Law Prof K.A OLATOYE, was represented by Prof A Adekunle who in his speech commended FIDA BADAGRY for the initiative to introduce the core objectives and values of FIDA to the students at a young age. He further stated that the inauguration of FIDA in the University will curb Violence against girls, rape, assault, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse and harassment on campus. He congratulated FIDA NIGERIA.
Courtesy Visit to the New Dean of the Faculty of Law, LASU
FIDA Badagry paid a courtesy visit to the New Dean of the Faculty of Law, LASU. Prof. K.A. Olatoye on Thursday 25th May 2023. It was a very successful visit and we received assurances of support from the new Dean.
International Day of the Girl Child 2022
Community Sensitization & Dissemination of Action Plans Against GBV
FIDA Badagry Branch implemented an activity under the Ford Foundation project titled: Dissemination of Community Action Plans & Community Sensitization Against Gender-Based Violence, Social Norms that entrench Violence Against Women and Girls on 11th July 2022 at Obadore Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
On arrival at the palace of the Baale of Obadore Community Chief Lateef Mohammed, traditional rulers of the community, women leaders and representatives of various stakeholder groups were present. FIDA team went on to sensitize the council and get their commitment on the action plan on Zero tolerance for SGBV.
The Baale of Obadore in his remarks appreciated FIDA for the efforts in mitigating incidences of SGBV and the legal clinics carried out in the communities. After the courtesy call to the Palace, the Team in the company of the surveillance team proceeded with sensitization within the community.
Day of The African Child
On Thursday, June 16, 2022, FIDA Nigeria Badagry Branch Lagos State commemorated the International Day of The African Child with a Sensitization visit to the Alternative High School For Girls, Old Ojo Road, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos.
The theme of the program was: Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy and Practice Since 2013.
Participants were sensitized on some extant Laws like the Child Rights Act, Laws on Female Genital Mutilation after which the question-and-answer Session took place.
The Principal, Staff, and Students appreciated the visit and became aware of their rights and relevant laws.
FIDA Badagry Celebrates Children’s Day 2022
In commemoration of Children’s Day 27th May,2022. FIDA Badagry, on the 30th of May 2022, celebrated with the students at Excellent Simmy Secondary School, 4th Avenue, Festac Town In Amuwo-Odofin Lga Lagos. The management, staff and children were sensitized on the need to stop all forms of Child abuse which include Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Child Trafficking, Rape, Discrimination, Child-abduction, denial of basic education, Sexual Harrasment, Dehumanization treatment, to mention but a few. There was teaching on ‘Female genital mutilation as another form of violence against the Girl Child. The student were also taught to always report every form of abuse and to say a capital ‘NO’ to such and to exercise their rights at all times.
International Women’s Day 2022
FIDA Nigeria Badagry Branch, Lagos State on the 8th of March 2022, to commemorate the International Women’s Day went on a peaceful protest to the Lagos State House of Assembly on the rejections of the Gender-inclusive bills proposed to the house.
African Principals Conference
Today 3rd of February 2022, FIDA Badagry Branch, Lagos State attended the African Principals Conference as a facilitator. The Theme of the conference was” The Development and Application of Bullying Prevention &. International Approach in Schools organized by African brand review.
The branch was represented by its Chairperson Adaku Mbama, Secretary Lady Edith Uduji, and the facilitator/speaker Jean Chiazor Anishere SAN was represented by Olukemi Awoniyi.
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
on the 7th of February, 2022, Members of FIDA Ikorodu branch embarked on an advocacy and sensitization walk, in Odoguyan Area Ikorodu to commemorate the International Day on ZERO tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
FIDA Nigeria, Badagry Branch Commemorated the United Nations International Day of Education on Monday 24th January 2022.
FIDA Nigeria, Badagry Branch Commemorated the United Nations International Day of Education on Monday 24th January 2022. The Chairperson Adaku Mbama, in the company of the Vice-Chairperson, Branch Secretary, litigation Committee Secretary and the Assistant PRO, on behalf of the branch successfully paid an Appreciation visit to the Provost and management of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Ijanikin, Lagos.
The aim of the visit was to express FIDA’s appreciation to the PROVOST and her team for all their support towards a rape Survivor a case that is already in Court.
The School management expressed their displeasure with such an act (the rape incident) and had already informed FIDA that they have written a petition to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ijanikin, Police Station, Otto/ Ijanikin, Lagos against one Mr. Muyiwa the Defendant who raped one of their female students Damilola in a lecturer’s office.
The College Management in their petition urged the Police not to trivialize the case of rape to sexual assault as rape is rape and cannot be given another name. The College Management further assured FIDA Badary of their steady support in the prosecution of the case to a logical conclusion.
Advocacy and Sensitization Visit
On the 20th of September 2021, FIDA Nigeria, Badagry Branch, Lagos State paid an advocacy and sensitization campaign programme on the elimination of violence against women and elimination of domestic violence in the ancient Badagry kingdom local community.
Stakeholders in the community such as the Oba of Badagry Oba Akran and his council of chiefs received the branch inside the Oba’s Palace, while the Advocacy and sensitization was done in front of the Palace.
The Community development chairman, the market women leader, Muslim leader, Christian leader, Chairman of Artisans association, the head of their local vigilante groups, teachers were all present for the Advocacy mission.
Inauguration Of Branch
On the 8th and 9th of September, 2021, history was made as FIDA Nigeria inaugurated her 39th and 40th branches- FIDA Badagry and FIDA Ikorodu respectively in Lagos State.
The occasion was attended by the Country Vice President, FIDA Nigeria, Rhoda Prevail Tyoden; Regional Vice-President, Africa (North and West) Mrs. Joy Ezeigbo; National Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Eliana Martins; the Asst. National Publicity Sec., Mrs. Lizzy Akah; and Chairperson, FIDA Lagos, Mrs. Philomena Nneji, amongst others.
The CVP, in her opening address, reminded all FIDANS of FIDA’s mission which is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights, interests, and well-being of women and children through the use of legal framework to ensure that they all live free from all forms discrimination, violence, and abuse in the society.
She encouraged FIDANS and indeed the key stakeholders in attendance to speak out against Gender-Based Violence/Domestic Violence so as to eradicate all forms of violence in society.
She encouraged the newly inaugurated Badagry and Ikorodu branches to ensure teamwork, cooperation, and unity in their service delivery to better impact the communities and achieve greater heights.
The Regional Vice President, Mrs. Joy Ezeigbo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Eliana Martins also stressed the need to focus on the noble aims and objectives of FIDA for effectiveness and efficiency.
Goodwill messages were received from members of the judiciary, the police, learned silks, the NBA, traditional leaders, faith-based groups, and the youth and market women representatives who applauded FIDA for her great works, particularly her quest to move closer to the communities they serve.
FIDA Nigeria, bringing her services closer to the communities!
