By Chris Udochukwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – FIDA Nigeria has organised a 3-day retreat for its National Executive Officers and Staff in Abuja.
The objective of the retreat which held from 13th to 16th January was to critically review current operations and performance whilst identifying critical areas requiring refocusing.
It also allowed formal interaction by the new National Executive Committee with the new FIDA Nigeria Program Officers both at the national and state levels.
The retreat helped to build the capacity of staff whilst familiarizing them with FIDA Nigeria goals and policies and strengthening their capacity for effective engagement and project implementation.
It served as an orientation for the newly recruited staff.
Declaring open the Retreat on Thursday, 13th January 2021, the Country Vice President, Mrs. Amina Suzanah Agbaje in her opening remarks welcomed the National Executive Committee and staff, while expressing her immense gratitude for the contributions and continuous efforts made in striving towards promoting FIDA Nigeria’s developmental goals ensuring positive impact across the Nigerian society.
In attendance were the National Executive officers as; Deputy Country Vice President, Evelyn Membere – Asimiea, National Secretary Eliana Martins, Assistant National Secretary Beatrice Abongye Awah, National Financial Secretary Olubunmi Niyi-Arajuwa, National Treasurer Chineze Obianyo and National Publicity Secretary/ Editor Mrs. Christiana Oyanvutu Adejumo.
Others are: National Ex Officio (CVP Emeritus) Rhoda Prevail Tyoden, ably led by the Country Vice President Mrs. Amina Suzanah Agbaje.
Also, erudite speakers such as Chief Mrs. Victoria Awomolo SAN and Chief Moji Makanjuola MFR, were also in attendance to deliver papers in key areas.
The retreat in addition, enabled a Strategic Session involving departmental (Program, Litigation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Accounts, Communications/IT and Admin) presentations by various heads of department.
