- Office Address: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Center,Opp.Old NTC, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
- Phone No: 08034711989, 08167785700
- E-mail Address: oyofida@gmail.com
2018-2021
Chairperson – Deborah Collins
Secretary – Omalara Owoeye
2022 – 2022
Chairperson – Olusola Olayinka Sulayman
Vice Chairperson – Oladimeji Adeola Jemima
Secretary – Toritseju Ikimi
FIDA Oyo State Calls for an End to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
FIDA Oyo State strongly condemns the barbaric practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or any other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The organization asserts that this harmful tradition must come to an end.
The VAPP Law of Oyo State 2020 not only prohibits the act of FGM but also provides penalties for those involved in such practices. Under Section 10 of the law, any individual who performs FGM is liable, upon conviction, to a penalty of up to 4 years imprisonment, a fine of N500,000.00, or both.
FIDA Oyo State is committed to raising awareness and advocating for the protection of women and girls from such harmful practices, ensuring that justice is served, and that their rights are upheld.
Empowering Advocacy: FIDA Oyo State Raises Awareness on Child Abuse at BCOS Saturday Special
Today, FIDA Oyo State had the privilege of participating in BCOS Saturday Special to raise awareness about the pressing issue of CHILD ABUSE. Our esteemed Chairperson, Princess Olusola Sulayman, represented us eloquently!
Courtesy Visit to the New Commissioner of Police
FIDA OYO State Executive paid a courtesy visit to the new Commissioner of Police; Adebola A. Hamzat today, the 1st day of August 2023.
FIDANS were well received by the CP, who reiterates the intention of the Nigerian Police, Oyo State Command, to continue synergizing with FIDA Oyo State in the achievement of her objectives
Day Against Trafficking In Persons
In sensitizing the public about the danger of trafficking humans, the FIDA Oyo State Branch collaborated with NAPTIP (National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and Other Related Matters) Oyo State Branch, and NACTAL (Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour) Oyo State Branch by taking a walk From Elekuro to Orita today, the 31st July, 2023.
International Women’s Day 2023
To celebrate the 2023 International Women’s Day, FIDA Oyo State ably led by Mrs. Olusola Sulayman organized a Seminar with the theme: PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND HER TECH SPACE.
The speaker of the topic was Hon. Justice Folabimpe B. Segun-Olakojo, who encouraged the branch not to “bring discrimination against oneself and makes sure one holds one’s grounds.
Award from Ajilete Radio station Ogbomoso
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March 2023, the chairperson of FIDA Oyo Mrs. Olusola Sulayman received an award on behalf of FIDA Nigeria at Ajilete Radio station Ogbomoso, as an outstanding organization that protects and preserves the rights of women and children
Courtesy Vist from Europian Union Election Observer Mission Nigeria
In preparation for the 2023 elections, the Europian Union Election Observer Mission Nigeria deemed it fit to meet the FIDA Chairperson on 8 February 2023 to ascertain how the objectives of FIDA Nigeria will be well preserved during and after elections.
Whilst encouraging FIDA Oyo State members to serve as observers in the forthcoming election.
Condolence Visit to the Governor Of Oyo State
FIDA Nigeria, Oyo branch on the 17th day of September, 2022 paid condolence visits his Excellency: Arakurin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on the graceful exit of his beloved mother, Evang. Grace Akeredolu.
Courtesy visit to Afe Babalola,SAN
The Chairperson FIDA (Nigeria) Oyo State Branch Olusola Sulayman, led a delegation to visit the legal Icon, Aare Afe Babalola,SAN, at his base in Ado Ekiti. The visit was ostensibly to apprise the esteemed SAN, about our plans as well as to seek his support towards the event, which is Themed: Work, Life, Balance, The Demands On The 21st Century Human.
As was expected, it was a thoroughly wholesome experience. The team drank from Aare Afe Babalola’s deep well of experience. It was easy to see why the SAN, is one of the most accomplished lawyers in the country. At his age, he still puts in a commendable shift at the office.
Aare Afe Babalola’s generosity is legendary and FIDA,Oyo State, are first hand beneficiaries. A truly wholesome experience.
Courtesy Visit To The Attorney General And Commissioner For Justice, Oyo State, Ibadan.
FIDA Oyo State Branch ably led by her Chairperson, Mrs Olusola Sulayman paid a courtesy/familiarization visit to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oyo State, Ibadan on 6th August 2022.
The visit also aimed to strengthen the synergy in the fight against the high incidence of female genital mutilation in Oyo State which according to National data ranks fifth. Oyo State can improve through collaboration in advocacy and sensitization of Women and Youth.
The team was well received by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Oyo State Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo SAN. He promised to partner with FIDA Oyo in helping to fight against norms that affect the right of women and children.
Courtesy Visit To The Commissioner Of Police, Oyo State
On the 22nd of July 2022, FIDA Nigeria Oyo state branch led by the Chairperson, Mrs Olusola Sulayman, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State to felicitate with him on his new appointment as the Commissioner of Police of the state and to also register the displeasure of FIDA Oyo on the rape incident that occurred at Federal Government Girls College, Oyo. FIDA Oyo, In furtherance of it’s goals to promote the rights of women and children, A Petition against the alleged perpetrator of the crime was tendered.
The Commissioner of Police promised that justice will prevail.
FIDA Oyo Commemorates International Children’s Day 2022
FIDA Oyo on the 27th of May, 2022 sensitized the Pupils of Command Children School in Ibadan on the subject of Child Abuse to commemorate Children’s day 2022. The children were educated on the effects of abuse and steps to take when violated. the children responded by singing a song as to what their reaction will be when touched by an abuser. FIDA Oyo has made it part of it’s duty to ensure that children are aware of the Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Law in Oyo State.
The Branch believes that the decay in the society can be prevented if children are properly educated/ sensitized on the dangers of every form of abuses; (domestic violence and rape e.t.c)
16Days of Activism 2020
FIDA Oyo commenced her 16 days activism against gender-based violence by paying an advocacy campaign to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police at the SCID Iyaganku Ibadan, where the FIDA Nigeria statement was issued, had a discussion on the increased rate of the GBV cases in the state and the way forward.
FIDA Oyo Hosts a Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Administration of the Criminal Justice Law
FIDA Nigeria, Oyo state branch with support from MacArthur Foundation organized a joint stakeholders meeting on the 15th of Oct 2020 with the Bar, Bench, Police Force and Correctional Services to review the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) of Oyo state and they highlighted the challenges faced by each stakeholder in implementing the ACJL, as well as creating an environment to enable networking to ensure effective implementation.
Branch Updates
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