The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Lagos congratulates Mr. Olumide Akpata, the President Elect and all the other elected officers on their amazing victory in the recently concluded NBA elections.

We are optimistic that the ‘Bar’ will continue to maintain an already established integrity and remarkable progress under your leadership. We are also confident that you will serve us well in the decisions you make for the ‘BAR’.

The Lagos chapter also urged the president-elect to be gender sensitive and initiate women-friendly programmes during his administration. We are impressed with the preference given to women and physically challenged lawyers during Akpata’s campaign.

“We are glad with the conduct of FIDA members and lawyers generally before, during and after the election.

“We equally wish to felicitate with all newly elected National officers, and pray that God equips everyone with the attributes required to excel in their positions, we urged other candidates in the election to accept the result with the belief that it was a reflection of the desire of the practitioners.

“As we await the inauguration of the new National office holders, FIDA Lagos is ready to support the ‘All Inclusive Bar’ mantra, and then hold the newly elected Team to their individual and collective promises.

Over the years, FIDA and NBA have always worked in synergy to ensure justice to the vulnerable. We are confident that this collaboration will subsist under your leadership as the new NBA President. While we rejoice with you, we urge you to continue providing the much-needed support for our FIDA Lagos programs.

We look forward to your leadership and pledge our support in the activities of the BAR.

Signed:

Mrs. Phil Nneji
Chairperson FIDA Lagos

Mrs. Abimbola Oludugba-Jack
P.R.O FIDA Lagos.