On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), received the newly elected executive members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria at the NBA House in Abuja. The delegation was led by Eliana Martins, FICMC, the Country Vice President of FIDA Nigeria.
Osigwe congratulated the new leadership on their election and praised the outgoing executives for their outstanding contributions to the organization. He particularly highlighted the appointment of Ezinwa Nwanyieze Okoroafor, a former Country Vice President of FIDA Nigeria, as the International President. Osigwe described her elevation as a testament to the organization’s global influence and impact on the legal field.
The FIDA Nigeria leadership used the occasion to reaffirm their commitment to advancing gender justice and protecting children’s rights in Nigeria. They also shared details of ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting victims of gender-based violence and promoting gender parity within the legal profession.
In his remarks, Osigwe expressed the NBA’s full support for FIDA Nigeria’s mission to address issues of gender-based violence, discrimination, and child protection. He emphasized the NBA’s commitment to creating a more inclusive legal profession and a safer environment for women and children.
The Chairman of the NBA 2025 Annual General Conference Planning Committee, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, also assured the FIDA leadership of an opportunity to showcase their impactful work at the upcoming conference in Port Harcourt. He encouraged FIDA members to take advantage of early bird registration for the event.
