FIDA 36th Triennial Convention Holds In Freeport, Bahamas

In a press statement signed by its FIDA Nigeria General Secretary Mrs. Rhoda Tyoden- Moore, FIDA branches are advised to commence preparation towards attending the convention.  Read below reads  the press release: THE 36TH TRIENNIAL CONVENTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS (FIDA) We are pleased to inform you all of the formal receipt of communication on the above forthcoming Convention from FIDA International. The Convention is scheduled to hold as following: Date: 13th – 17th November, 2017  Venue/Location: The Grand Lucayana Resort Freeport, Grand Bahamas, in the Bahamas.  Convention Fees: $ 300 (Dollars) per delegate.  Purpose of the Convention FIDA holds International Conventions every 2 years in the country of the current President. The Convention is one of the ways in which FIDA realizes her objectives. At the Convention, members generally make a comparative study of some particular phase of the law, write and present papers, have discussions after which they come to  a consensus, conclusion which are published in our periodicals, and are embodied in resolutions which are circulated to be acted upon by members in their respective countries. The Convention also gives members the opportunity to become personally acquainted and network with members from different regions and cultures to understand each other better and formulate policies to make our Federation more effective in carrying out our objectives. In view of the above, FIDA Nigeria wishes to advice Branches to ensure that the above information is well disseminated to members to enable us start coordinating all the details in good time. FIDA Nigeria will request for a letter from FIDA International which will contain all the names of registered delegates for presentation at the Embassy for all the travel arrangement. As a way of preparation, Branches should please note the following: All fees are to be paid and collated through the branch Chairpersons/officials All intending delegates must have paid their national dues for the past 2 years. Every delegates will pay the sum of N10, 000 (Ten thousand Naira) as administrative fees to FIDA Nigeria. Names used for registration must be the same as it appears on the data page of one’s International Passport. Each delegate is responsible for their accommodation, and travel arrangement. FIDA will furnish you with any available information as we receive such. Delegates are strongly advised to get themselves acquainted with what FIDA stands for, why the convention and any useful information on FIDA and what you stand to gain by attending. (This will help against any surprise or embarrassing question at point of Visa Interview). All fees are to be paid and collated through the branch Chairpersons/officials All intending delegates must have paid their national dues for the past 2 years. Every delegates will pay the sum of N10, 000 (Ten thousand Naira) as administrative fees to FIDA Nigeria. Names used for registration must be the same as it appears on the data page of one’s International Passport. Each delegate is responsible for their accommodation, and travel arrangement. FIDA will furnish you with any available information as we receive such. Delegates are strongly advised to get themselves acquainted with what FIDA stands for, why the convention and any useful information on FIDA and what you stand to gain by attending. (This will help against any surprise or embarrassing question at point of Visa Interview). “A stitch in time saves mine” The earlier we start, the better for us. FIDA Nigeria wishes and hopes that we will be there in our number to be educated, relax our mind and to have a grand time in the Bahamas. RHODA TYODEN- MOORE National Secretary