Media professionals have been urged by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to increase support for child protection in Nigeria.
Mr. Rahama Rihood The call was made by Mohammed Farah, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Kano, during his keynote speech at a two-day training on child rights and ethical journalism for media practitioners in the Northwest that was held in Kano.
He advised them to act morally and professionally, particularly when covering Nigerian children’s issues.
“Especially in countries or societies with diverse ethnicities, religions, and perspectives like Nigeria, ethical reporting builds trust and heals division,” he said.
Northwest Nigeria’s story, particularly where insecurity predominated, should be told not only of hardships but also of resiliency, camaraderie, and hope.
“The narrative of the region and the future of its children will be directly shaped by the decisions the media make on a daily basis regarding what to report, how to report it, and whom to protect.”
Earlier in his welcome speech, Mr. Tote Falayi, Director of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation’s Child Right Information Bureau (CRIB), stated that UNICEF is a partner in the program.
According to him, the workshop’s objectives are to identify and reduce the risks involved in reporting on children, as well as to ensure that their safety, privacy, and dignity are upheld, as well as to comprehend the ethical and legal frameworks that regulate child reporting in Nigeria, such as the Child Rights Act.
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