AWLA Nigeria Chapter, Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, Micheal Imodu Institute for Labour Studies, FIDA Kwara Join Forces to Accelerate Action for Gender Parity
Commemorating the 2025 International Women’s day themed, ‘Accelerate Action-For ALL women and girls. Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” the African Women Lawyers Association(AWLA) Nigeria Chapter along with the Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, FIDA Kwara, and the Michael Ikoku Institute came together to advance a women agenda that promotes women equality, champions full rights and protection, […]
International Women’s Day (IWD): A Celebration of Achievements and Advocacy for Equality
Observed annually on March 8, it honors the accomplishments of women worldwide and advocates for gender equality. With roots in the early 20th-century women’s rights movements, IWD has evolved into a global celebration. Origins and History In 1922, Vladimir Lenin declared March 8 as International Women’s Day to recognize the pivotal role women played […]
CONCLUDED CRIMINAL MATTERS
1. STATE v CHUKWUMA EZEH; The defendant sexually molested his two female biological children aged 15years and 17years. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment on 18th September 2023 2. STATE v WASIU IBRAHIM; The adult male defendant defiled his niece aged 16years who was living with him. The court sentenced him to Life imprisonment […]
AWLA NIGERIA CHAPTER Celebrates a Legend of the Law World, Hairat Balogun, OON on 62 Years of Practice
Today, the African Women Lawyers Association(AWLA) Nigeria Chapter rolls out the drums to celebrate Mrs. Hairat Balogun, OON—a trailblazer in the legal industry who pioneered change, paving the way for future generations—on her 62 of law practice. This legend of the law world broke barriers to etch out the stairs for women to make their […]
AWLA Nigeria Chapter secured a conviction and life imprisonment sentence
AWLA Nigeria Chapter secured a conviction and life imprisonment sentence in State V Seydou Garuba ID/ 14972C/2021 for defilement of an 8-year-old Prosecutrix under section 137 Criminal Law of Lagos State and his name to be registered on the sexual offences register. Judgement given by Hon. Justice R.A Oshodi of the sexual offences Court, Ikeja […]
AWLA Nigeria Recommits to Collaborative Work on World Cancer Day 2025: ‘Together We are Stronger’
4th February, 2025 marks the new World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027 “United by Unique.” “United by Unique,” emphasises the importance of personalised, patient-centered care in the fight against cancer. It emphasises the need for personalising treatment to the specific needs of each patient. We, at AWLA Nigeria recommit to collaborative work toward removing the […]