By TONY OKAFOR, AWKA
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria held a one-day HeForShe Champions State-Level Advocacy and Townhall Meeting in Awka, Anambra State, on May 29.
The event aimed to build consensus and consolidate memoranda in support of constitutional reforms that will ensure the reservation of seats for women in Nigeria’s legislative houses.
Delivering the welcome address on behalf of FIDA Nigeria’s Country Vice President, Amara Muojeke, Esq., Chairperson of FIDA Anambra, emphasized the importance of men’s participation in the fight for gender equality.
“The fight for gender equality cannot and must not be left to women alone,” Muojeke stated.
“The men gathered here are not just guests or observers; you are essential collaborators and agents of change.”
The meeting brought together government actors, traditional leaders, religious figures, civil society leaders, and private sector influencers to deepen their understanding of how constitutional amendments reserving seats for women will promote justice, equity, and inclusive decision-making.
Muojeke urged participants to build a broad-based coalition of champions to push for critical reforms.
The FIDA Nigeria Chairperson commended the Anambra State Branch for spearheading the conversation and recognized the contribution of male allies who have chosen to support the cause, noting that sustainable change will be driven by partnerships that transcend gender, party lines, and personal interest.
The memoranda consolidated during the meeting will be presented to the National Assembly as a testament to the possibility of men and women working together to demand fairness and equity under the law.
FIDA Nigeria’s leadership thanked participants for their presence and urged them to remain steadfast in their shared vision of a gender-inclusive Nigeria.
