The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, is organizing an intensive training session for female media practitioners on the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003. Recognizing the media's critical role as a watchdog and advocate, the association stated that the training aims to equip journalists with specialized knowledge and ethical reporting skills required to amplify conversations around child protection, report abuses accurately, and hold duty-bearers accountable.
Training Details Announced
Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos, Jumoke Johnson, made this announcement during the commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour and Democracy Day. She emphasized that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable democracy when children's rights are trampled upon through forced labour and systemic neglect. By empowering members with a deeper understanding of the Child Rights Act 2003, NAWOJ is strengthening the media's capacity to advocate for the total eradication of child labour and ensure every child in Lagos State and Nigeria enjoys their right to safety, dignity, and education.
Call to Action
Johnson called on the government at all levels, civil society organizations, and citizens to renew their commitment to safeguarding the future of the Nigerian child. She stressed that the true measure of a flourishing democracy lies in its ability to protect its most vulnerable citizens, particularly children. She noted that despite robust legislative frameworks, thousands of children across the country still face economic exploitation, hawking on dangerous highways, and being deprived of their fundamental right to quality education.
Event Schedule
Scheduled to be held on June 20, 2026, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Lagos, Secretary of NAWOJ Lagos, Anu Thomas, said that during the training session, the association will convene its June Congress. This will serve as a vital platform for members to deliberate on key issues affecting the association, discuss the welfare of female journalists in the state, and chart a progressive way forward for the chapter.
