Lagos – Epe

Date of branch inauguration: September 15, 2022

2022 – 2024

Chairperson – Ifeyinwa Awagu

Vice-Chairperson – Eseri E. Olanrewaju

Secretary – Uchenna Ogwo

Asst. Secretary – Cynthia I. Igwebuike

Financial Secretary – Love Ekele Braide

Treasurer  – Ifenyinwa Uzoamaka Aneke

Welfare Secretary – Kriss-Njoku Genevin

P.R.O – Omoluabi N. Atinuke

ASSISTANT P.R.O – Ogechi Olisa-Mokelu

Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023

On the 30th Day of July 2023, FIDA Nigeria Epe Branch ably led by our Chairperson, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Awagu commemorated the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with a webinar.

This year’s theme “ Leave no one behind “was extensively discussed from different perspectives by our array of seasoned panelists.

The Country Vice President of FIDA Nigeria, Mrs. Amina Suzanah Agbaje while kicking off the webinar emphasized the need to open the space for partnerships and make efforts at changing the narrative in our environment if we must win the war against world trafficking.

The second panelist, Mary Agbu looking at the role family and education plays in human trafficking said that the disintegration of the family, poverty, and lack of virtues and values are some of the factors aiding trafficking. We must sensitize, educate and bring back our core values so that individuals will be able to identify, resist and rise up to say No to trafficking.

Chylian Azuh, a survivor of human trafficking and a returned migrant from Libya looked at the theme from the survivor’s perspective. In her words, Victims sometimes do not know they are being trafficked but think they are being helped. There is a need to support rescued victims and reach out to policymakers who can make changes in the existing laws against trafficking.

While speaking from the perspective of the media, Gloria Ireka saw the need for media houses to collaborate more with stakeholders in other to educate and sensitize the public as we collectively fight against human trafficking.

We must make a resolution to evangelize against human trafficking in order to put an end to it.

Day of the African CHILD

FIDA-Nigeria Epe branch celebrated the Day of the African Child with a debate at the Child of Promise Primary School Ajah, Lagos State Exploring the theme of 2023, “The Rights of the Child in the Digital Environment,”  . The pupils interrogated “The African Child: Navigating the 21st Century successfully.
They highlighted how technology has improved health facilities and eradication of diseases, how Children are abusing the use of technology, and how these affect families negatively. They also pointed out how Elearning holds a better future for the African Child. However, those in the local communities cannot access technology.

In her opening remarks, Mrs. Sotonye Amachree the Vice Chairperson who led the FIDA-NIGERIA Epe branch team, encouraged the pupils to aspire Higher, work hard and stay focused. Mrs.Oge Olisa-Mokelu , the PRO of FIDA – Nigeria Epe in her vote of thanks acknowledged the pupils’ contribution in researching and working hard to ensure the debate was a huge success despite the short notice.

FIDA Epe Branch adopts the Pediatric Ward of the Maternal Care and Child Hospital, Eti-Osa

In commemoration of Children’s Day, 2023. The EXCO and other members made the occasion a reality through their presence. The Medical Director, Dr. Quadiri, and his team received FIDA Epe, took them on a tour of the hospital, and stopped at the Pediatric Ward for a brief interaction with the staff and patients.

This was followed by a warm conversation in the conference room of the hospital on the history of the hospital and the whole essence of FIDA adoption. Led by Ifeyinwa Awagu (Chairperson) the branch donated an inverter AC and 8 pieces of ceiling fan to the Pediatric Ward

Branch Inauguration

FIDA Nigeria as part of its commitment towards effectively reaching the grassroots while scaling up on its core objective of protecting, promoting and preserving the rights of women and children, inaugurated her 44th Branch, FIDA Nigeria Ikeja Branch Lagos State on Wednesday, 14th of September 2022.

The Inauguration took place at the NBA Ikeja Branch Secretariat Hall, Old Secretariat building, Ikeja Lagos State.

The Theme of the inauguration was “Challenges faced by Women and Children in Nigeria: The Nigerian Experience!”

In attendance at the occasion were several distinguished personalities including the Country Vice President FIDA Nigeria, Amina Suzanah Agbaje; Chief Magistrate A.B Olagbegi Adelabu (Keynote speaker); Chairman Magistrate’s Association of Nigeria Lagos State Branch, Alex Muoka (Guest speaker); FIDA Nigeria National Secretary, Eliana Martins; amongst several other FIDA members and invited guests.

The inauguration was carried out by the Country Vice President FIDA Nigeria, after which the new Branch officials were sworn in. The inauguration was a huge success and underscores FIDA’s commitment to ensuring that the scope of provision of legal services (pro-bono) is broadened and extends far to the grassroots where it is mostly needed.