… Raises Alarm Over Non-Implementation Of VAPP, Inclusion 0f PWDs
By Ikenwa Charity
Members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ FCT Chapter, on Saturday was charged to embrace Data journalism and multimedia story telling.
The meeting which was chaired by the Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, Bassey Ita Ikpang, featured a training session on the topic “Using Technology for Women Empowerment Amidst Economic Challenges.”
Speaking during the training the Executive Director, Hope Raisers Global Foundation, Angonimi David Imeh and Grace Ike, the Chairperson of the Correspondent Chapel, stressed emphasized the need for female journalists to explore new avenues and harness the potential of technology to enhance work.
Women were charged to embrace digital tools and skills like social media engagement, data journalism, and multimedia storytelling can open doors to innovation and professional growth rather than focusing on challenges or limitations
In a communique signed by NAWOJ, FCT’s Drafting Committee comprising; Ruth Tene, Correspondents Chapel, Joy Idam, Correspondents Chapel, Muplang Dakok, NTA chapel, Bassey Ita Ikpang, Chairperson and Nkiruka Okeke, its Secretary to mark end of the September Congress in Abuja.
The Association placed emphasis on various issues affecting NAWOJ the nation at large, as the congress appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the appointment of a minister for the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, which had been rudderless for over 6 months.
They also raised alarm on the current review of the Violence Against Persons Act, VAPP Act, worrying that for an act that took 16 years to get implemented, it was important that the act be reviewed and not totally amended so as not to discard relevant sections in the rush for reforms.
NAWOJ was of the opinion that security agencies should be up and doing, as crime rate has drastically increased in FCT
On the rising cases of victims of yahoo boys and online dating, the congress advised parents to teach their children morals to avert occurrences of fraud and rituals as well as the rush to get rich.
The Association called for more awareness on the ongoing fraud ritualists, where women are mostly victims, stressing the need for parent to advise their daughters to steer clear from certain behaviours that could expose them to danger.
Vice president Zone D Chizoba Ogbeche and Chairperson Bassey Ita Ikpang stressed the need for both boys and girls to be educated on good morals if we must eliminate some vices in the society, while urging Parents to admonish their children, to run away from fraudulent and other quick rich activities.
There was also the discussion on Persons with Disabilities which they advocated for to be carried along in all its activities across the country.
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