Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko emerges as FIDA Abuja chairperson

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja Branch, has ushered in a new era with the emergence of Barrister Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko as its chairperson. A seasoned private legal practitioner, Onyenucheya-Uko brings a wealth of experience as a family law expert, certified arbitrator, mediator, and gender advocate.

Renowned for her leadership dynamism and commitment to human rights, she previously served as Vice-Chair of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja Branch, Chair of its Human Rights Committee, and Publicity Secretary for FIDA Abuja. Her work extends beyond the courtroom, anchoring Late Night Intercourse, a family law talk show dedicated to fostering healthy marital and familial relationships through empathy, wisdom, and legal awareness.

Her appointment marks a renewed commitment to advancing women’s rights and strengthening family law advocacy in the FIDA Abuja branch. Speaking on the election, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, Broadcast Journalist & Gender Advocate, and Host Gender Agenda on AIT says “Barr. Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko is known for her intentionality towards mainstreaming voices of younger female lawyers towards bridging the gap in human rights literacy, women’s issues and has consistently shaped the narrative of Generation equality within the Women’s Legal community through her network The Zest Tribe. This election is a step in the right direction for female lawyers”

It was Elenor Roosevelt who said – “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

This quote defines the journey ahead of the new chairperson , FIDA Abuja Branch Barr. Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko and also a defining characteristics of her strides as not just a leader in the Legal profession but a woman with a vision, one who’s heart is a carriage for others and a conveyor of Visions into Actions.