Gender · POLITICS

16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Zone D has urged state governments in the North Central as well as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to set up dedicated funding for Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and survivor services, especially shelters and psychosocial support. The call came Monday, as… Continue reading 16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention

Gender

NAWOJ Zone D Condemns Violent Crimes, Incessant Attacks on Communities in North Central

By Ada Nkong ‎The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D has condemned the spare of violent crimes and attacks in communities across the country, especially in the North Central. In a communique issued after  its Zonal Executive Council (ZEC) meeting, held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, presided over by the Vice President, Chizoba Ogbeche,… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D Condemns Violent Crimes, Incessant Attacks on Communities in North Central

APPOINTMENTS

NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D,, has congratulated the pioneer Chairperson of NAWOJ, Nasarawa State, Mrs. Patricia Akawu, on her appointment, as the General Manager (GM) of state-owned Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS) by Governor Abdullahi Sule. In a congratulatory statement, NAWOJ Vice President, Zone D, Mrs. Chizoba Ogbeche,  said… Continue reading NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS

APPOINTMENTS

NAWOJ Zone D congratulates 3 members on joining NUJ NEC

By Ada Nkong Chizoba Ogbeche  VP Zone D … Says zone has highest number of female officers The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Vice President, Zone D, (North Central), Mrs Chizoba Ogbeche, has expressed confidence in three members of the zone: Comrade Tongnaan Bawa, who was elected as National Auditor of the Nigeria Union… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D congratulates 3 members on joining NUJ NEC

Security

NAWOJ Zone D Tasks FG on Security in North Central,Applaud NiMet Efforts

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has called on  the six state governments in the North Central and the FCT administration, as well as the security agencies to urgently address the security threats bedeviling the zone through proactive policing, timely arrests and judicious prosecution of perpetrators to serve as… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D Tasks FG on Security in North Central,Applaud NiMet Efforts

CAMPAIGNS

NAWOJ Calls for  Passage of Special Seat Bill for Increased Female Representation

By Ada Nkong In a bid to ensure increased participation of women in governance and promote gender inclusion, women journalists in Nigeria have called for the passage of a special seat bill . This  was the focus  at the Fit for Inclusion programme  organised by Women in Media Development Initiative(WIMDI) in collaboration with Nigeria Association… Continue reading NAWOJ Calls for  Passage of Special Seat Bill for Increased Female Representation

CAMPAIGNS

Women Inclusion and Gender Accountability: NAWOJ,GSAI to Strengthen Collaboration

By Ada Nkong Comrade Chizoba Ogbeche                       VP Zone D NAWOJ The need to engage stakeholders continually on issues of women participation in politics and gender based violence has been emphasized. This formed the focus of the  conversation as the Vice president Zone D, NAWOJ Chizoba Ogbeche played host to a delegation from the Gender Advancement… Continue reading Women Inclusion and Gender Accountability: NAWOJ,GSAI to Strengthen Collaboration