Abuja FIDA Reiterates Commitment to Protection of Women, Children at 35
* Celebrate pioneer leaders Alex Enumah in Abuja The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Abuja branch has reiterated its commitment to the protection of women and children in the
On December 7, 1991, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Abuja branch officially opened its doors, marking the beginning of a 35-year journey dedicated to safeguarding the rights of women and children across the nation. At the event celebrating this milestone, pioneer chairperson Ijeoma Rose Opara reminisced about the early days when a handful of courageous female lawyers from both the private sector and government set out to establish the association.
Despite their limited resources, they devoted their time and expertise to ensure FIDA Abuja would thrive beyond mere establishment. Today, the organization boasts multiple branches nationwide, providing indigent women and children with free legal representation and advocacy. FIDA's current Abuja branch chairperson, Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko, emphasized the importance of acknowledging the legacy left by those who came before, stating that the current generation stands on the shoulders of giants, who paved the way for them to advocate for women's rights.
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