FIDA Sokoto

20/08/2026

18/08/2026

The law may be clear, but the reality often tells a different story.

Attend the FIDA Nigeria Side Event at the 2026 NBA Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, where prosecutors, academics and human rights experts will examine the gaps that continue to leave the vulnerable without the protection which the law provides.

“Beyond Limits: Closing the Gap” is a conversation about what needs to change in law, policy and practice and what it will take to make those changes real.

See you there:
📍 Port Harcourt
🗓️ August 26, 2026
⏰ 2:40–4:10 PM

08/08/2026

*FIDA NIGERIA 2026 2ND QUARTER NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING*

*DAY 3*

*MORNING SESSION: AEROBICS.*

FIDA Nigeria expresses it need for health and body fitness through Aerobics sessions.

07/08/2026

*FIDA NIGERIA 2026 2ND QUARTER NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING*

*DAY 3*

*EVENING SESSION:DINNER.*

Every meeting has that moment when the laptops are closed, the agenda is over, and people simply get to be themselves.

That was the Day 3 Dinner at FIDA Nigeria’s 2026 2nd Quarter NEC Meeting. Delegates from all 46 branches shared a meal, caught up with familiar faces, met new colleagues, and reminded each other that the work is easier when you know the people standing with you.

06/08/2026

**FIDA NIGERIA 2026 2ND QUARTER NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING.*
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REPORT ON 3

*BUSINESS MEETING .*

At FIDA Nigeria’s 2nd Quarter NEC Business Meeting 2026, members assessed the implementation of the 2026–2031 Strategic Plan and confronted a simple question: How do we reach more women and children who need justice now?

The answer includes stronger shelter services, practical support for survivors, and legal aid that doesn’t stop at the courtroom.

05/08/2026

On 4 August 2026, the FIDA Sokoto Branch organized a grassroots community awareness outreach for women in Ruche Community, Sarkin Musulmi A Ward, Sokoto North Local Government Area, Sokoto State.

Themed “Strengthening Women's Inclusion in Politics and Governance,” the program forms part of FIDA's broader national effort to sensitize grassroots women on their electoral rights and underscored the critical need for their enhanced participation in governance. The outreach was well-received, featuring active participant engagement on viable political pathways and highlighting the tangible contributions women can make by striving for leadership roles within the political sphere.

20/07/2026

On the 20th July, 2026, FIDA Nigeria, Sokoto State Branch, engaged the Sokoto Judicial Service Commission in an Activity titled "Envisioning an Institution of the Future and Strategy for Change with the Sokoto State Judicial Service Commission", where the findings from the Gender Audit exercise conducted were presented.
The activity is the third in a line of activities under the Project "Strengthening Women Inclusion and Advancement in Nigeria Judiciary through Institutional Reforms", under the Co-Impact Project and implemented by FIDA, as part of a larger effort for a more gender responsive judiciary.

08/07/2026

0n the 6th -7th July,2026, FIDA Nigeria, Sokoto State Branch, under the Co-Impact Project, conducted a 2-day Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Gender Audit Inception and Study Retreat with the Sokoto State Judicial Service Commission. The programme, themed "Strengthening Women's Inclusion and Advancement in the Nigerian Judiciary Through Institutional Reforms," marked the commencement of the Gender Audit process aimed at promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender responsive institutional reforms within the Sokoto State Judiciary.
The retreat provided a platform for stakeholders to examine existing institutional policies and practices, identify gaps affecting gender equality and women's advancement, and explore strategies for fostering a more inclusive judiciary.

22/06/2026

On 22nd June 2026, FIDA Nigeria, Sokoto State Branch, received a delegation from Raising Stars Women and Children Development Initiative on an advocacy visit.
The purpose of the visit was to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership in the implementation of activities under the Aspire Project, with particular emphasis on the implementation of the Sokoto State Child Protection Law, 2021 and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2021.
FIDA Nigeria, Sokoto State Branch, warmly welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed its commitment to strategic partnerships that promote the protection of the rights of women and children and support the effective implementation of laws aimed at safeguarding vulnerable members of society.

21/06/2026

FIDA Nigeria, Sokoto State Branch participated in the European Union Support for Protection, Assistance and Durable Solutions in Sokoto State, Nigeria (EU-SPADS) sensitization program organized by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), with support from the European Union and Pro Health International (PHI), at Almajiri School, Gagi, Sokoto State.
The program focused on raising awareness of Shari’a law, legal rights, access to justice, and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for peaceful conflict resolution. It also educated participants on available legal protection mechanisms and the importance of safeguarding individual and community rights.
FIDA Sokoto’s participation demonstrated its continued commitment to promoting legal awareness and improving access to justice within the community.