…Holds 2024 lectures and award presentation
International Federation of Women Lawyers, Anambra State Branch, has held her 2024 Lectures, Luncheon, and Award presentation to deserving individuals.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
a Professor of Law and former High Court Judge, Mrs Nkiru Obumneme-Okafor while delivering a paper on the theme of the event, “Innovate, adapt, thrive: Female lawyers in a changing economy”, noted that the present economic reality in Nigeria is affecting legal practice, including female practitioners, and urged female lawyers to, among other things, leverage technology and social media in overcoming challenges of the moment.
In their opening remarks, the FIDA Chairperson in Anambra, Magistrate Genevieve Osakwe, and Chairperson, 2024 FIDA Week Planning Committee, Barrister Amara Muojeke, said the group is committed to ensuring adequate and timely access to justice for women, children, and less-privileged people in the society, adding that the annual event offers the opportunity to reflect on FIDA’s shared values and recognize those who have championed the course of justice and equality in the society, especially for women and children.
Awardees at the event held at FIDA Law Center in Awka and chaired by Justice Nkemdilim Izuako were a former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Paul Obidigwe; Dean of Law Faculty, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Professor Mrs Ogugua-Ikpeze; and Anambra State Commissioner for Special Duties, Barrister Beverly Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche.
Others were the Acting Vice Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Professor Kate Omenugha, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, Mr. Akin Fakorede, and retired Head of Department of Optometry, Anambra State Ministry of Health, Dr Mrs Agatha Muoka, among others.
