Y.C. Maikyau, SAN Lauds FIDA’s Conference Theme, Says Welfare And Rights Of The Child Must Be Prioritized In All Matrimonial Causes

Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) Welfare Committee, Y.C.
Maikyau, SAN, has sent a goodwill message to members of
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Lagos State, on
the occasion of the 2021 Law Week of her Branch.

Lagos branch of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)
Lagos, today commenced the law week. The event which ends on the
19th June, 2021 is held in commemoration of the United Nations
International Day.

The Learned Silk stated: “Permit me to congratulate the
leadership and members of the Lagos Branch of FIDA on your Annual
Law Week for the year 2021.

“The theme: “African Child’s Right to life and a stable home:
Towards eliminating social conflicts in Nigeria” touches on the
very cradle of social institutions – the home. As a family man and
a strong proponent of a stable home, I will be remiss if I do not
make a few remarks on this all-important theme.

“The right to life does not guarantee the right to quality
living, as the privilege to shelter does not guarantee a home.
Thus, whilst the Constitution and other legislations may guarantee
the form, it is upon us as humans and more so as lawyers, to
deliver on the substance of these rights.

“We must introspect, debate, and suggest necessary reforms of
our laws to better serve the Nigerian Child.

“We must be sensitive to, and prioritize the welfare and rights
of the Child in all Matrimonial Causes that comes to us as Counsel
and Arbiters.

“Finally, we must continue to defend the fundamental rights of
the child where violated and be at the vanguard of prosecuting
those that violate them, and on this final score.
“I commend FIDA for always championing this course. As we do these,
we would have done a great deal of social re-engineering, thus
eliminating social conflicts in our country, which are mostly born
out of the breakdown of the family unit. Such is the importance of
this theme.

“I, therefore, wish all participants fruitful deliberations.

“God bless FIDA! God bless the Federal Republic of
Nigeria!!!”

Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) Welfare Committee, Y.C.
Maikyau, SAN, has sent a goodwill message to members of
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Lagos State, on
the occasion of the 2021 Law Week of her Branch.

Lagos branch of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)
Lagos, today commenced the law week. The event which ends on the
19th June, 2021 is held in commemoration of the United Nations
International Day.

The Learned Silk stated: “Permit me to congratulate the
leadership and members of the Lagos Branch of FIDA on your Annual
Law Week for the year 2021.

“The theme: “African Child’s Right to life and a stable home:
Towards eliminating social conflicts in Nigeria” touches on the
very cradle of social institutions – the home. As a family man and
a strong proponent of a stable home, I will be remiss if I do not
make a few remarks on this all-important theme.

“The right to life does not guarantee the right to quality
living, as the privilege to shelter does not guarantee a home.
Thus, whilst the Constitution and other legislations may guarantee
the form, it is upon us as humans and more so as lawyers, to
deliver on the substance of these rights.

“We must introspect, debate, and suggest necessary reforms of
our laws to better serve the Nigerian Child.

“We must be sensitive to, and prioritize the welfare and rights
of the Child in all Matrimonial Causes that comes to us as Counsel
and Arbiters.

“Finally, we must continue to defend the fundamental rights of
the child where violated and be at the vanguard of prosecuting
those that violate them, and on this final score.
“I commend FIDA for always championing this course. As we do these,
we would have done a great deal of social re-engineering, thus
eliminating social conflicts in our country, which are mostly born
out of the breakdown of the family unit. Such is the importance of
this theme.

“I, therefore, wish all participants fruitful deliberations.

“God bless FIDA! God bless the Federal Republic of
Nigeria!!!”