The International Federation of Women Lawyers Adamawa State Branch has sworn in its newly elected Exco who will pilot its affairs for 3 years.
Those sworn in as new officials include Jamila Babuba, Chairperson, Dodo Lubna Mohammad, Vice Chairperson, Nguwasen Ruth Gbaa, Secretary, Surayya Umar Adamu, Assistant Secretary.
Others are Deborah Umaru Peter, Treasurer, Mamman Fatima Mandara, Financial Secretary, Sa’adatu Umar Babayi, Welfare Secretary, Amira Gurumpawo Julde, Publicity Secretary/Editor and Habiba Gambo, Assistant Publicity Secretary/Assistant Editor.
The event which was held at the FIDA House in Yola, Adamawa State capital, attracted both outgoing and incoming exco and cross section of members of the association.
In her In her opening remarks, the outgoing Chairperson of FIDA, Hapsat H. Abdullahi, commended the members of FIDA for gracing the event and also appreciated their support throughout her tenure.
Hapsat H. Abdullahi, said that the event marked the end of their 3 years tenure and the beginning of new tenure, and congratulated the new exco and wished them successful tenure.
She said that FIDA under her leadership became a household name in and around the state, saying that all the security agencies, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), both Government and Non Governmental Organisations can testify to the effectiveness of her leadership.
She told the congress that she was able to create synergy between FIDA and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), and able reached out to 3,000 people through sensitisation, provided pro bono to many defendants.
She disclosed that her leadership influenced the passage of VAPP bill and Child Protection Bill by the House of Assemby and lobbied for its assent by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
Hapsat H. Abdullahi attributed the successes recorded to collective support from all the members and urged them to give new leadership of FIDA the needed support and cooperation to enable it succeed.
Responding shortly after swearing in, the new Chairperson, Jamila Babuba, said it was an honour to her to accept what she described as great privilege to lead FIDA that has consistently championed the rights of women, children, and the vulnerable in our society.
The new Chairperson extended her appreciation to her predecessors for their unwavering dedication and impactful contributions to the advancement of FIDA’s mission.
Jamila, noted that the effort of the outgoing exco had laid a strong foundation upon which her leadership will sustain and applauded the confidence her colleagues reposed in her and her new exco.
According to her, FIDA Nigeria, and indeed the Adamawa State Branch, stands for justice, equality, and the protection of human rights and reaffirmed commitment to strengthening access to justice, advocacy against gender-based violence.
She further stated that her leadership will embark on capacity building and public awareness, strengthening collaborations and partnerships, empowerment and leadership development among others.
She disclosed that the journey ahead is demanding, but that with unity, determination, and strategic action, they will achieve their goals, calling on all members of the association, legal practitioners, policymakers, and development partners to join hands with them in advancing our course.
Jamila Babuba, tasked FIDA to be the voice for the voiceless, the defenders of the defenseless, and the architects of a just and equitable society, and assured of her unwavering dedication to the ideals of FIDA.
Announcing the result of the election earlier, the Chairperson of the Electoral Committee, Fatima Bello Raji, said that her committee conducted screening exercise on the 27th January, 2025 as it was mandated.
Fatima Bello Raji announced that the guidelines for the election were followed, saying that all new exco members emerged unopposed.
She used the opportunity and presented certificates of return to new exco and thanked them for the confidence reposed in her and her committee.
The swearing ceremony was performed by the Deputy Chief Registrar Litigation High Court of Justice Adamawa State, Barr. Helen Samuel.
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