Barrister Amara Muojeke has been sworn in as the new Chairperson, International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA Nigeria, Anambra State Branch.
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Muojeke, an Assistant Chief State Counsel, Anambra State Ministry of Justice Awka, on Thursday alongside other members of FIDA executives, took oath of office.
In her address at the event held at FIDA office in Awka, Bar. Muojeke assured that she and her team will spare no effort in upholding the ideals and principles of FIDA in their service to humanity.
She noted that “FIDA Anambra has consistently been at the forefront of advancing the rights and welfare of women and children in the state, by providing free legal representation to victims of gender-based violence and organizing community outreaches, thereby giving human face to the principles members hold dear.
The new Anambra FIDA Chairperson however noted that the scope of the challenges requires collaboration in order to reach people at the grassroots, reason the group is seeking active partnerships with the government, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups and other stakeholders.
“Our legal aid services, sensitization campaigns, and advocacy programs have left indelible marks in various communities across Anambra State.
” We have championed causes that uplift the marginalized, offered hope to the hopeless, and lent our voices to the voiceless”.
“Together, we can provide not just legal assistance, but also critical support services such as shelter, rehabilitation, and empowerment programs. This synergy is essential for addressing the complex needs of the vulnerable in our society”.
To ensure effective execution of FIDA’s programs across Anambra State, Barrister Muojeke announced the appointment of Lauretta Ikwuka (Onitsha), H/W Maria Anyabolu (Onitsha), Lizzy Umeh (Awka), Chinelo Akorah (Awka), Dr. Modesta Muoneke (Nnewi), and Ada Egwu Samuel (Nnewi) into the Programs Committee of the group.
“These capable women will organize activities for the United Nations international celebrations in their respective cities and surrounding environments. FIDA Anambra will provide the necessary IEC materials and other support to ensure the success of these programs”.
For the FIDA Week 2025, Barrister Muojeke announced the appointment of Chioma Okolo Esq. as the Chairperson; who will be responsible for appointing her committee members and organizing the event.
Describing “Litigation Committee” as a vital arm of FIDA in Anambra, Barrister Muojeke announced that it will be chaired by Lauretta Ikwuka Esq, who will later appoint other members of the committee.
She added that the group under her leadership will continue to recognize the invaluable contributions of senior FIDA members, and will actively involve and encourage their participation in all FIDA activities, while embarking on robust membership drives to increase capacity and ensure the sustainability of FIDA Anambra’s impact.
While congratulating the new Executives,
Former Chairperson of FIDA (2016-2019) and current National Publicity Secretary
Bar. Chineze Obianyo charged them to take the led and be in fore front in advancing the interest and rights of women and children in Anambra State through sensitization, lectures, mediation, outreaches on various laws and constitutions that will have to advance the interest of women, children and the less privileged.
A Professor of Law Unizik, former Anambra FIDA Chairperson and Chairperson of the Election Committee that produced the Muojeke-led exco, Barrister Mrs Ogugua Ikpeze while speaking said the new executives has the potential to pilot the affairs of the association and that they will succeed.
“I believe God who put them there will give them the wisdom, strength and enablement to push and move FIDA Anambra higher”. Ikpeze said.
A member of the electorial committee, Barr. Lizzy Umeh, In her speech, encouraged the new executives to continue to consolidate the achievements of the association. She called for more advocacy, interactions.
Other members of the newly executives are; Lauretta Ikwuka (Vice Chairperson), Maria Anyabolu (Secretary), Sylvia Ogbuagu (Assistant Secretary), A. C. Peters (Financial Secretary), Chioma Okolo (Treasurer) Chinelo Akorah (Publicity Secretary) and Ginikachukwu Olisa (Welfare Secretary).
