x

Adopts Policies That Protects Journalists – ActionAid Nigeria Advocates

From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

The guest Speaker at the recent virtual Media Round table, Dr Theophilus Abbah, has charaged Media organizations in the country to put policies in place to protect journalists from harassment, dehumanization and all forms of impunity against them in the course of their duty.

Dr. Abbah who made the call in a lecture to mark this year’s International Day to End Impunity and Crimes against journalists organized by ActionAid Nigeria said the call has become necessary in view of the risk media professionals encounter in the course of their job.

He said particular attention should be paid to the safety of female journalists who face challenges such as intimidation, sexual harassment, degrading treatment and even physical assault.

The lecturer who is also the Programme Director, Daily Trust Foundation, noted that journalists play a significant role in the society and that the Nigerian Constitution has a provision that recognizes the profession.

Dr Abbah advocated gender inclusion in media policies, enlightening security agents on how to relate with media professionals and be ready to pursue to a logical conclusion issues of violence against them.

National President of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Ladi Bala, explained that impunity, brutality, physical and verbal assaults against Journalists have continued because perpetrators are rarely punished.

Ladi Bala called on relevant stakeholders to help change the trend to enable women have a say in the profession.

The country director, ActionAid Nigeria, Ene Obi in her remarks said the organization has collaborated with NAWOJ to train women journalists to build their capacity on the job and called for their protection.

Hot this week

Kaduna Igbo Community Honours Amb. Yerima Shettima with Traditional Title

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Eze Igbo of Kaduna, His...

Dogara Mourns Rev. Uma Ukpai, Calls Him Spiritual Colossus and Faith General

The Chairman, Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company...

Ruben Amorim’s Bold Faith in Senne Lammens Pays Off as Rio Ferdinand Delivers Five-Word Verdict

Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield...

China: Africa’s Most Reliable Companion on Africa’s Path to Development

By:-H.E. Ambassador JIANG Feng, Head of the Mission of the People’s Republic of...

Kano Speaker Falgore Hails Kwankwaso as a Beacon of Hope on His Birthday

By Jabiru Hassan, KanoThe Speaker of the Kano State...

BREAKING: Police Arrest Omoyele Sowore at Abuja Court

Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested...

Truck Crushes Female Federal University Lokoja Lecturer to Death in Lokoja

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaA female lecturer at the Federal...

KADMAM-CSO Urges Transparent Use, Community Monitoring of N32.9bn Basic Health Care Fund

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Maternal Accountability Mechanism in Kaduna...

Dencia Weighs In on Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko Marriage Drama

Cameroonian singer and entrepreneur, Dencia, has reacted to the...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img