Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has congratulated Mrs Inime I. Aguma on her election as the new National President and Country Vice President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, and Nigeria.
Governor Wike urged the new President and Country Vice President of FIDA Nigeria to use her new position to advance the interests of women lawyers, promote human rights and develop the nation.
He expressed confidence in the ability of Mrs Inime I. Aguma to live up to the expectations of her professional colleagues, noting that her election was another pointer to the success of his administration’s women empowerment programmes.
He thanked members of FIDA Nigeria for voting an indigene of Rivers State as the National President and Country Vice President, assuring the Women Lawyers of the sustained support of the State Government as they strive to contribute to societal growth.
The governor reiterated his commitment to the ideals of women empowerment and the protection of human rights as critical factors to the development of the state.
