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- Office Address: Ministry of Justice Usman Secretariat Sokoto State
2019 – 2020
Chairperson – Aishatu Abdullahi Illo
Secretary – Zulai Bello
2020 – 2021
Chairperson – Zainab Ibrahim Ghandi
Vice Chairperson – Adeboye Toyin Okikiola
Secretary – Mohammed Rashidat
Asst. Secretary – Margaret Bala Nggada
Treasurer – Habiba Ahmed Usman
Financial Secretary – Morka Loveth Ogo
PRO – Zainab Bello Aliyu
Asst. PRO – Munira Ibrahim
Welfare – Maryam Attahiru
2022 – 2024
Chairperson – Zainab Ibrahim Ghandi
Vice-chairperson – Adedoye Toyin Okikiola
Secretary – Morka Loveth Ogo
Assistant secretary – Shafa’u M. Ahmd
Treasurer – Habiba Ahmed Usman
Financial secretary – Nafisa Sani Lawal
Publicity Secretary – Zainab Bello Aliyu
Assistant Publicity Secretary – Munira Ibrahim
Welfare Secretary – Maryam Attahiru
Empowerment Training of 200 women and adolescent girls on livelihood skills to prevent VAWG/ SGBV/ HP/STHB/VVF by the ministry of women and children Affairs in collaboration with UNFPA, EU-UN spotlight initiative. on the 11th of December, 2020.
16 Days of Activism 2020
9th of December 2020
FIDA Nigeria, Sokoto at Rima FM on the 9th of December 2020. Chairperson, ex Chairperson, Secretary, and PRO in commemoration of the 16day Activism and FIDA activities. Calls on all hands to be on deck to prevent all forms of violence and break the culture of silence by reporting when such incidence occurs.
14th October 2020
FIDA Nigeria, Sokoto State branch paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable members of State House of Assembly Sokoto. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the spotlight activities and their support in ensuring speedy adoption of the VAPP Act as Law in the State.
11th September, 2020
FIDA Nigeria Sokoto State branch engagement at the @eu @unitednations @spotlightinitiative through capacity building of stakeholders on #SGBV/ #harmfulpractices/ access to women’s and girl’s right to #srhr (sexual and reproductive health rights)/ access to justice.
Advocacy Call/Visit to the office of the CP Sokoto State on the 12th of June, 2020 in response to the alarming increase of gender based violence in Nigeria and Sokoto State due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s lock-down. FIDA Nigeria Sokoto State branch under the auspices of the EU-UN spotlight initiative and by mandate advocated to the State commissioner of Police to get his and the entire police force buy-in on the fight against GBV in the state through their quick responses towards arrest, investigation and faster transferring of cases to the Ministry of JUSTICE of just and to indulge them in our activities that aim at capacity strengthening towards ending GBV.
CP SOKOTO CP PLEDGES SUPPORT TO FIGHT AGAINST SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Sani Ka’oje on the 11th of June 2020, received a delegation of International Federation of Women lawyers (FIDA), Sokoto branch at the State Police Headquarters. In her remarks, the chairperson of the delegation Mrs. Aishatu Abdullahi Illo, stated that the federation aims to advance and promote rights of children and women, however, the purpose of the visit was to advocate for reforms, regarding gender-based violence and rape considering the rising spate of the menace in the country.
In his response, the CP thanked the team for the timely visit in the wake of calls to end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence nationwide. He added that such cases have drastically been reduced in the state, following his zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence upon assumption of office. He further urged the delegation to step up their quest to involve governments at all levels and well-meaning individuals with a common goal. The CP finally pledged support to fight against sexual and gender-based violence, also charged the delegation to review legal frameworks to enable curtailment of rampant divorces and to cater for divorced women.
Also speaking, DC SCID, DCP Charles Mozie emphasized on the need to enlighten families of rape victims to support investigations and cushion psychological effects on victims, he equally called for diligent administration of criminal justice.
11th September, 2020
FIDA Nigeria Sokoto State branch engagement at the @eu @unitednations @spotlightinitiative through capacity building of stakeholders on #SGBV/ #harmfulpractices/ access to women’s and girl’s right to #srhr (sexual and reproductive health rights)/ access to justice.
12th June, 2020
Advocacy Call/Visit to the office of the CP Sokoto State on the 12th of June, 2020 in response to the alarming increase of gender based violence in Nigeria and Sokoto State due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s lock-down. FIDA Nigeria Sokoto State branch under the auspices of the EU-UN spotlight initiative and by mandate advocated to the State commissioner of Police to get his and the entire police force buy-in on the fight against GBV in the state through their quick responses towards arrest, investigation and faster transferring of cases to the Ministry of JUSTICE of just and to indulge them in our activities that aim at capacity strengthening towards ending GBV.
Branch Updates
FIDA Abuja, Conducts a One Day Training for CSOs and Senior Government officials on Gender Responsive Budgeting
As part of the United Nations Spotlight Initiative (UNSI) project activities, FIDA Abuja organised a one day training for senior government officials and...
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