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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
2022 -2024
Chairperson – Obaseki Abimbola
Vice-Chairperson – Fadahunsi Henriatta
Secretary – Akinkuotu Omololadehilda
Asst. Secretary – Bolowotan Maureen
Treasurer – Odum Angela
Financial Secretary – Kafaru Elizabeth Omobisola
Publicity Secretary – Anayo Esther Udochukwu
Asst. P.R.O – Aroyewun-Sotomi Emmanuel
Welfare Secretary – Fagade Charity
Community Sensitization & Dissemination of Action Plans Against GBV
FIDA Nigeria, IKORODU BRANCH with the support from Ford Foundation on Tuesday 12th July 2022 implemented a sensitization exercise against gender-based violence in Odongunyan /Odonla Community of Ikorodu L.G.A of Lagos State. In addition to the sensitization exercise was the dissemination of community action plans developed by stakeholders under the Project geared towards addressing issues of gender based violence across the community.
The exercise had the active participation of the Baale, Ward Councilor and other Community Leaders representing respective stakeholding groups across the community who carried the sensitization messages to the market and other strategic places in the community.
FIDA Nigeria, Ikorodu Branch Held Her 3rd Town Hall Meeting
Theme: Community Action To Address Gender-Based Violence & Social Norms & Values That Entrench Violence Against Women & Girls Sponsored by Ford Foundation. The Event Took Place On Saturday, the 5th of February 2022 @Japtel Hotel in Odonla Odogunyan Ikorodu Lagos.
in attendance were Stakeholders, Traditional leaders, Baale of Odogunyan, Iyaolaja, Market Women, and representatives from various works of life.
Members of the IKorodu Branch attended en masse and coordinated the event which recorded a huge success
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. 6th of Feb 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
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!
Branch Updates
FIDA Lagos Flags off 16 Days of Activism 2022
FIDA Lagos ably led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Chinwe Efobi carried out a sensitization campaign as part of its activities in commemoration of the ’16 Days...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Marks International Day of The Girl Child 2022.
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Lagos Branch joined the rest of the world to amplify the awareness of the rights of the girl...
Read MoreVisit to Female Custodial Facility Kirikiri Prison In Lagos
FIDA Nigeria, Lagos Branch Prison Watch Committee ably led by the Head of the Committee, Mrs. Uzoamaka Nwodili on Wednesday the 10th of August 2022,...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Visits Lagos University Teaching Hospital (Luth), Presents Gifts To Her Adopted Ward ‘E4
On Friday, July 15, 2022, members of the Lagos State branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Lagos) paid a visit to the Lagos...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Calls for the Enforcement of Relevant Laws and Regulations that Protect the Rights of Widows.
FIDA Lagos lends her voice to mark the Internation Widows' Day 2022 calls for the enforcement of relevant laws and regulations that protect the rights of...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Marks 2022 Law Week with Talk Shops & Grand Dinner
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Lagos Branch 2022 Law week programme with the theme “Education as a Catalyst for Boosting the Self...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Capacity Building Workshop on Gender Responsive Budgeting
On 31st May and 1st June 2022, FIDA Nigeria, Lagos State Branch with the support of UN Women on the Spotlight Initiative Project Phase II, held an...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Paid a Courtesy Visit to the CJ of the State
On the 24th of May 2022, the Executive members of FIDA Lagos went on a courtesy visit to the chief judge of Lagos state. In attendance were about 10-15...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Paid a Courtesy Visit to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State
FIDA Lagos led by the Chairperson, Mrs. Chinwe Efobi paid a courtesy visit to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State on Wednesday...
Read MoreFIDA Paid Courtesy Visit to Oba Aromire Ojora in Preparation for the Commemoration of the International Women’s Day
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Lagos Branch Lagos State, led by the Chairperson Mrs Chinwe Efobi paid an Advocacy/ Courtesy...
Read MoreNO TO FGM: FIDA LAGOS PAYS SPECIAL VISIT TO MONARCH TO MARK UN DAY
As part of its activities to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation on the 6th of February 2022, the...
Read MoreFIDA Lagos Commemorates International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
FIDA Nigeria, Lagos State branch held her Townhall meeting which was a follow-up on the Advocacy/ Courtesy visit to the palace of Osolo of Isolo on...
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