FIDA donates to Suleja female inmates
By Olasunkanmi Onifade
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Abuja Branch, on Tuesday donated food items and toiletries to female inmates in Suleja Correctional Services Centre.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items includes provisions, sanitary pads, bags of rice, toilet rolls, detergents, izals and toothpastes, among others.
The visit was with a release order of a female inmate, whose fine was paid by the Abuja FIDA branch, with support from Mrs Sarah Dejo, as part of activities to celebrate her 50th birthday.
The Chairperson, FIDA Correctional Service Centre Committee, Dr Rosemary Chikwendu, said the visit was made out of love and to celebrate Dejo’s 50th birthday.
Chikwendu said one of such mandate was to protect, promote and preserve the rights of vulnerable women and children in the society.
“We have a list of those expected to pay for compensation and fine, we are going to reach out to those who can support in the payment of the fines.
“Reaching the Court, part of the compensation will be paid, but as inmates, you must be of good behaviour so that we can recommend you like the person that was recommended today,” she said.
Chikwendu advised the inmates to ensure they learn the various skills being taught in the Correctional Centre as it could be useful to them in life.
The Chairperson of FIDA, Abuja Branch, Chibuzo Nwosu, said their members who came to support them were from three branches which includes FIDA Gwagwalada, Niger and Abuja chapters.
She however advised governments and NGOs to continue to support by ensuring that the Correctional Service Centres were in proper conditions.
The Chairperson of FIDA Gwagwalada, Prof. Josephine Agbonika SAN, said good behaviour count as it helps in the release of the inmates from the Centre.
She however advised the inmates to abide by the rules of the centre, saying it is not the end of world.
Responding on behalf other female inmates, Nene Odinze, appreciated the women lawyers for the donation and appealed for their support by providing educational materials like textbooks and notebooks as some of them are enrolling in WAEC and JAMB.
NAN also reports that two female inmates regained their freedom during the visit. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola
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