The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, will deliver the keynote address in the 2025 Law Week of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA Nigeria, Abuja Branch.
This year’s event, themed “Advancing Women’s Representation: Reserved Seats and the Future of Nigeria’s Legislature,” will run from November 14 to 18, 2025 and promises vibrant discussions, impactful sessions, and colourful activities centred on gender inclusion, political reform and more.
Chairperson of the Law Week Committee, Mrs Wendy Kuku, SAN, said the event aims to spark dialogue on strengthening women’s voices in governance.
According to her, the goal is to shape policies that will promote equitable representation in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
Registration is open to both FIDA members and non-members, with fees structured by years of post-call experience.
Members with one to five years post-call can register for free, while senior lawyers, SANs, judges, and judicial officers will pay ₦100,000.
Non-members can also participate for ₦70,000.
The registration breakdown includes ₦20,000 for those with six to nine years of experience, ₦35,000 for 10–15 years, ₦50,000 for 16–25 years, and ₦65,000 for 26 years and above.
Payments are to be made to the FIDA (Nigeria) Abuja Branch account at FCMB, account number 6596953017.
With the spotlight on women’s representation and legislative reform, this year’s Law Week is set to be one of FIDA Abuja’s most influential gatherings yet.
The Law Week Committee assures that the event will not only celebrate progress but also challenge policymakers to create a more inclusive future for Nigerian women in leadership.
