Benjamins-Laniyi Advocates Media Partnership for Women's Voices

Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Centre and the media to amplify women's voices and enhance public understanding of women-focused policies. This statement was made during a courtesy visit by the NUJ FCT Council, led by Comrade Grace Ike, in Abuja.

Dr. Benjamins-Laniyi highlighted the critical role journalists play in advocating for policy change and reporting on women's issues. She proposed initiatives such as training sessions and media roundtables to equip journalists with the necessary skills to cover topics like women's economic empowerment and gender-based violence.

She congratulated Comrade Grace Ike for being the first female chair of the NUJ FCT Council in forty-one years and called for a formal media partnership framework to guide joint advocacy and public enlightenment. Dr. Benjamins-Laniyi stressed the need for continuous attention to women's issues throughout the year, particularly for women with disabilities, and proposed designating focal persons to coordinate engagements and review progress.