Lagos, Ikorodu

Date of branch inauguration: September 2021

2021 (Interim)

Chairperson – Abimbola Obaseki

Vice-Chairperson – Henrietta Adero

Secretary – Hilda Akinkiotu

Asst. Secretary – Maureen Bolowotan

Financial Secretary – Omobisola Kafaru

Treasurer  – Angela Odum

Welfare Secretary – Charity Fagade

P.R.O – Esther Anayo

Asst. P.R.O –  Oreoluwa Sotomi-Aroyewun

ASSISTANT P.R.O – Chigozie Ezeonyejiaku

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, interest 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!