The International Federation of Women Lawyers [FIDA] Nigeria, Lagos Branch announces her annual Law Week which is set to kick off on Tuesday, 14th June, 2022 at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos with the theme “Education as a catalyst for boosting the self-image of the African Child”.
The annual program is held in commemoration of the United Nations 2022 International Day for the African Child and it offers us a great opportunity to continue with our campaigns and various activities to improve the literacy, health, and economic well-being of women and children in Nigeria.
Announcing the schedule of activities, the Chairperson, Law Week Committee, Mrs. Abiola Laseinde, assured members of an activity-packed week. She said there will be interactive sessions on the first two days commencing the Law Week, charity visitations on the third day and for the grand finale, there will be an exclusive imperial dinner on the last day that will afford members and interested parties the opportunity to experience the Full-on social scene of Fidans.
The Law Week Committee revealed that the two-day conference will have in attendance key stakeholders and distinguished personalities. The first sessions will hold on Tuesday, 14th and Wednesday, 15th June, 2022. A number of sub-topics will also be discussed at the law week including: “The Future-Fit Female Professional”, “Create & Strengthen Your Personal Brand”, “Bitter-Sweet Experience of being a Female Lawyer” etc.
With the array of the confirmed speakers, the Law Week promises to be engaging and cerebrally rewarding.
Below is the schedule of event for the Law Week:
Day 1:
- Tuesday, 14th June 2022 – Opening Ceremony and Keynote Lecture:
“Education as a catalyst for boosting the self-image of the African Child”.
- Venue: The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Time : 10am
Day 2:
- Wednesday, 15th June 2022 – Capacity building Program for Professional Development of the Female Lawyers [Professional Development Presentations]
- Time: 11am [Virtual]
Day 3:
- Thursday, 16th June 2022 – Charity Visitations
i. Visit to FIDA Children’s Ward E4, LUTH, Idi-Araba
ii. Visit to FIDA Lagos adopted school at Makoko, Yaba
iii. Visit to the Pacelli School for the Blind, Surulere
Day 4:
- Friday, 17th June 2022 – FIDA [Lagos] Exclusive Law Week Banquet Dinner & Presentation of scholarships to some female indigent pupils.
- Venue: The Collosus Hotel, Behind Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja
- Red Carpet: 5pm
For sponsorship and enquiries, Please call Abiola on 07031781142 or Chioma on 07031114725.
