Bamidele Donates Bus to FIDA Ekiti, Calls for Stronger Protection of Women, Children
Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has donated a brand-new bus to the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ekiti State Branch, to strengthen its fight for the rights of women and children.
The donation was made at the 2026 FIDA Ekiti Law Week, themed “Justice in a Changing World: Responding to New Challenges Affecting Women and Children.”
As the guest speaker, the Senate Leader stated that protecting women and children is a constitutional duty and key to national stability. He called for stronger laws, effective enforcement, and institutional accountability.
Key Challenges Facing Women and Children
During his address, Senator Bamidele highlighted the major challenges currently confronting women, including:
- Gender-based violence and human trafficking
- AI-driven fake images and digital blackmail
- Economic inequality and digital exclusion
- Poor healthcare access and underrepresentation in politics
Addressing issues affecting children, he flagged child abuse, trafficking, child labour, child marriage, lack of access to quality education, malnutrition, and online exploitation.
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He urged Nigeria to move beyond merely enacting laws and focus on ensuring adequate funding, strict enforcement, and measurable societal impact.
FIDA Reaffirms Commitment to Justice
Earlier in the program, the Chairperson of FIDA Ekiti, Mrs. Ayobami Olowoyo, noted that the theme of the Law Week was timely and reaffirmed FIDA’s unwavering commitment to securing justice for women and children across the state.
The event featured Prof. Smaranda Olarinde as the keynote speaker and brought together several prominent dignitaries, including:
- The Chief Judge of Ekiti State
- His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Jemileyin – Onise of Odo-Oro Ekiti
- Hon. Steve Olusola Fatoba
- Rt. Hon. Bolaji Egbeyemi Olagbaju – Deputy Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly
- Hon. Fakunle Okieimen Iyabo
