The Executives and members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Abimbola Abosede Oyetunde, at in her office in Broadcasting House, Ikoyi, Lagos on January 19, 2025.
Pix 1: Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde with NAWOJ Lagos Exco members.
Pix 2: Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde with NAWOJ Lagos Chairperson, Jumoke Johnson.
Pix 3: Nawojians
The National Executive Council (NEC) of NAWOJ held a meeting at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Center, Owerri, Imo State on November 22, 2025.
Theme of the event was "Amplifying Change: The Media, Legislation And The Advancement Of Women".
The NEC was hosted by the National Secretariat of NAWOJ and the Imo State chapter.
From L-R: Secretary of NAWOJ Lagos Anu Thomas, President of NAWOJ Hajia Aisha Bura Ibrahim, National Secretary of NAWOJ Wasilah Ladan & Chairperson Nawoj Lagos Jumoke Johnson, at the event.
On November 15, 2025, the NAWOJ Lagos Chapter launched the Chapel Champions Initiative.
The Champions, representatives of women in each Chapel of the NUJ Lagos Council, are mobilizers nominated to drive Nawoj Lagos programs and activities in their Chapels, for coordination and easier inter-Chapel interaction.
Chapel Champions rock!!
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was entered into by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Lagos State Chapter (NAWOJ), Together for Rights and Sustainable Development Initiative (THREAD Initiative) and International Center for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable (CENPAD) on the urgent need to improve maternal health and advance the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of women and girls, especially those from economically marginalized communities in Lagos State.
Through the MoU, the parties affirmed their shared commitment to advocacy, media engagement, policy influence, and knowledge sharing as a collective coalition working to promote reproductive justice and improve maternal health outcomes in Lagos State.
The agreement was signed by the Chairperson and Secretary of Nawoj Lagos, Programme Coordinator of ThREAD Initiative and CENPAD officials, on October 21, 2025, at the NAWOJ Lagos Office, Ladi Lawal House, NUJ Secretariat, Iyalla, Ikeja Lagos.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) is a professional body dedicated to promoting the welfare of female journalists and advancing gender equality in media practice.
NAWOJ, Lagos Chapter has been at the forefront of championing the rights of women in journalism, offering professional development opportunities, and fostering a strong network for mentorship and collaboration.
Our membership spans reporters, editors, producers, and media executives in print, broadcast, and digital media across all 36 states of Nigeria.
Beyond the newsroom, NAWOJ serves as a voice for the voiceless—advocating for the greater inclusion of women in politics and governance, campaigning against gender-based violence, and promoting education for girls.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to build a supportive network for women journalists while driving gender equality in the media.
To promote professional excellence among women journalists.
To advocate for gender equality in media organizations.
To provide mentorship and build the capacity of young female journalists.
To create a supportive network for women in the media.
To promote ethical journalism and media professionalism.
