Gender

NAWOJ Zone D Laments Killings in North Central, Urges Governors to Collaborate Against Insecurity

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has  strongly condemned the persistent attacks, killings, and rising insecurity across parts of North Central Nigeria, especially Plateau, Benue, and Kwara States. A Statement signed by Comrade Juliana Ose Ofoku, Zonal Secretary, NAWOJ Zone D says the position was reached at the end… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D Laments Killings in North Central, Urges Governors to Collaborate Against Insecurity

Gender

NAWOJ, SALTi Advocate Women’s inclusion

By Ada Nkong Increased participation of women in politics and governance was highlighted as NAWOJ Zone D partnered With SALTi to Host a conversation as part of activities to mark the 2026 International women's day. Analyzing the percentage of women in  Nigeria’s leadership and decision-making spaces, stakeholders stressed the need to deliberately create an enabling… Continue reading NAWOJ, SALTi Advocate Women’s inclusion

Gender

IWD 2026: NAWOJ Advocates urgent passage of Special Seats Bill

By Ada Nkong As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day 2026, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D (North Central) has joined millions of women and allies across the globe to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women while renewing calls for stronger actions to advance gender equality. The Vice President,… Continue reading IWD 2026: NAWOJ Advocates urgent passage of Special Seats Bill

Gender

IMAAN Bags Trailblazer in Women Political Representation Award From NAWOJ

By Ada Nkong Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim has received a special recognition as 'Trail blaiser in women political representation from the National Association of Nigerian Women Journalists NAWOJ. A statement by Ahmed Lawan Danbazau, Director press and public relations says  the Vice President, Zone D, of the National Association of… Continue reading IMAAN Bags Trailblazer in Women Political Representation Award From NAWOJ

AGRICULTURE

NAWOJ ZONE D, ARCN BRAINSTORM ON WOMEN AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT

The need to amplify women's voices by empowering them economically has been underscored. The Vice- President Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Zone D, Comrade Chizoba Ogbeche brought this to the fore during a courtesy visit to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria to discuss collaboration to empower women in the area of Agriculture. Drawing attention… Continue reading NAWOJ ZONE D, ARCN BRAINSTORM ON WOMEN AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

NAWOJ Felicitates Former Imo First Lady, Nkechi Rochas Okorocha on birthday

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D (North Central)  felicitates former Imo First Lady, her  Zinariya Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, as she marks her birthday. NAWOJ Vice President, Zone D, Chizoba Ogbeche, in a press statement by the Zonal Secretary, Juliana Ose Ofoku, Monday in Abuja, said: "Today, we honour a… Continue reading NAWOJ Felicitates Former Imo First Lady, Nkechi Rochas Okorocha on birthday

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