Ondo NAWOJ

29/05/2024

*CVR: ONDO NAWOJ URGES RESIDENTS TO REGISTER, COLLECT PVCs*

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ondo state chapter has appealed to eligible voters in the state, especially women to participate in the ongoing INEC continuous voter registration, CVR ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state

In a statement jointly signed by the Association's chairperson, Comrade Tola Gbadamosi and Secretary, Comrade Oluwatosin Ighoteguono, NAWOJ sees the ongoing exercise as a great opportunity for residents who are now 18 years old to register while those who have issues with their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs will also get them replaced so as not to be disenfranchised during the election.

Ondo NAWOJ appeals to those who are yet to collect their voter cards to do so during the ongoing CVR.

The association calls on the independent national electoral commission, INEC to meet the deadline of registering all eligible voters in Ondo state to enable them to perform their civic responsibility during the November 16 governorship poll and future elections in the state.

It also urges INEC to give prompt attention to pregnant women, the elderly, persons with disabilities and those with health challenges during the registration process.

Comrade Tola Gbadamosi
Chairperson Ondo NAWOJ

Comrade Oluwatosin Ighoteguono
Secretary,Ondo NAWOJ

08/03/2024

*IWD: APPOINT MORE WOMEN INTO YOUR CABINET- ONDO NAWOJ URGES AYEDATIWA*

The Nigeria Associations of women Journalists, Ondo state chapter, has called on Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to include more women in his administration to promote gender equality, fairness and inclusion.

Ondo NAWOJ made the call in commemoration of this year's International Women's Day, IWD with the theme "Inspire Inclusion".

In a statement jointly signed by the state chairperson, Comrade Tola Gbadamosi and state Secretary, Comrade Oluwatosin Ighoteguono, Ondo NAWOJ posited that gender diversity in leadership promotes better innovation and governance.

The association noted that democracy cannot be completely entrenched until women are included in electoral process and governance.

Ondo NAWOJ urged government and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the Economic disparities which persist between men and women globally is phased out by making commitments to promote gender equality and economic inclusion.

It also stressed the need for government to as a matter of urgency expand childcare places for working parents and support private members’ bills to make changes to employment laws to favour the womenfolk.

The association also suggested that there must be women economic empowerment, recruiting, retaining and developing female talent, helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health, involving women and girls in sustainable agriculture and food security as well as providing women and girls with access to quality education and training.

Ondo NAWOJ condemned discrimination against women, calling on all organizations, groups, and individuals to play their part in the community, at workplace and home to ensure women are adequately included in decision making process.

Comrd. Tola Gbadamosi
Chairperson
Ondo NAWOJ

Comrd. Oluwatosin Ighoteguono.
Secretary Ondo NAWOJ

06/01/2024

*Ondo NAWOJ lauds Ebenezer Adeniyan's Appointment As CPs, Commends Aiyedatiwa.*

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Ondo Chapter has congratulated Comrade Ebenezer Adeniyan on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa .

A statement signed by NAWOJ Chairperson, Comrade Tola Gbadamosi and the secretary, Comrade Oluwatosin Ighoteguono notes that the association is elated that Governor Aiyedatiwa picked one of its respected leaders, a very experienced and seasoned journalist, as his principal media aide.

Ondo NAWOJ is very confident that Comrade Adeniyan will bring his wealth of experience as a versatile journalist and consummate media influencer to bear on his new assignment.

The Association also seizes this opportunity to thank Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa for the appointment, saying he has deployed local content principle in engaging the people through the media.

Ondo NAWOJ however calls on the governor to make all his media appointments based on merit and locally based for a better Ondo state .

E-sign

Comrade Tola Gbadamosi
Chairperson
Ondo NAWOJ

Comrade Oluwatosin Ighoteguono
Secretary
Ondo NAWOJ

07/12/2023

NAWOJ B ZONE Unites Against Gender-Based Violence

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) B ZONE has lent her voice to the campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), urging the government to shine a spot light on the almost silent pandemic of boy based sexual abuse and asks that the efforts being made to sensitize the female gender on the dangers of sexual abuse be made for the male gender too.

This is contained in the Zone’s Statement to mark the 16 Days Activism against gender-based violence which started on November 25th and will end by December 10th with the theme 'Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now' .

The Statement which was signed by the B Zone Vice National Chairperson, Adeola Adekunle and Zonal Secretary, Adeola Adewole explains, that Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, and the immediate and long-term physical, sexual, and mental consequences for women and girls can be devastating to the point of death.

At least 155 countries have passed laws on domestic violence and gender based violence centered around furls and women.

Despite this, various challenges remain in enforcing these laws, limiting women and girls’ access to safety and justice.

Not enough is done to prevent violence, and when it does occur, it often goes unpunished.

The NAWOJ B Zone Vice Chairperson, Adeola Adekunle therefore, appeals to the government at all levels to enforce existing laws and implement policies that safeguard the rights of women and children of all gender.

Nawoj B zone pledges to leverage its platform to amplifying the voices of survivors and Advocate a Violence free society.

"NAWOJ as an institution that is women centered is choosing this 16 days of Activism to reinforce our End Violence against women mantra.

It is unacceptable and should not be up for debate in 2023."

As the world observes the 16 Days Activism, NAWOJ B ZONE (Southwest) urges every individual to stand in solidarity and take action against Gender-Based Violence.

V C B Zone,
Adeola Adekunle.

Zonal Secretary ,
Adeola Adewole. Adekunle

07/12/2023

Press Release

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Ondo state chapter has harped on the need for urgently enhanced laws to eliminate gender-based violence in the country.

This was contained in a statement signed by the state's chairperson, comrade Tola Gbadamosi and Secretary, comrade Oluwatosin Ighoteguono respectively, as part of activities marking the 2023 16 Days of Activism to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls in the country.

NAWOJ in the statement charged the judiciary and the legislative arms of government to as a matter of urgency place stiffer penalty on perpetrators of GBV which the association believes is now on the increase.

Ondo NAWOJ while canvassing for equal opportunities for women, and respect for dignity, called for concerted efforts to create a safer world for women and girls.

The Association thanked the Ondo state government for standing firm in fighting against GBV in the state through the enactment of the VAPP laws, urging government to work more with women groups in the state to improve sensitization of people most especially at the grassroot.

According to Ondo NAWOJ, it has become imperative for further actions to guarantee the safety of women and girl child.

The Association also advocated increased awareness for victims of GBV to speak up and be given opportunities to tell their stories for others to learn.

Comrade Tola Gbadamosi
Chairperson
Ondo NAWOJ

Comrade Oluwatosin Ighoteguono
Secretary
Ondo NAWOJ Tola Idonije Gbadamosi

07/12/2023

*Ondo NAWOJ advocates justice for victims of GBV … hands over victim to OSAGBV*

Ondo state council of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has solicited for timely justice for victims of Gender Based Violence lamenting that GBV has become a cankerworm that has eaten deep into the fabric of society.

The Ondo State Chairperson of the Association, Comrade Tola Gbadamosi, stated this while handing over a victim of Gender Based Violence to the Executive Director of the Ondo State Agency for Gender Based Violence in her Akure Office.

Gbadamosi charged every body, particularly the relevant organizations and the civil society organizations, to put all machinery in place to ensure that the menace is reduced, if not totally eradicated in the society .

She said, “We all know that we have to do much more to respond to the cries for justice of women and children who have suffered violence.
“We have to do much more to end these horrible abuses and the impunity that allows these human rights violations to continue.”

According to her, Girls and women continue to suffer female ge***al mutilation, a menace that necessitated NAWOJ to stand in defense of victims of marital violence of any kind and encourage them to speak out.

She said, victims should endeavour to officially report to the police station and the relevant authorities assuring that such victim will get the required justice to get the perpetrator face the wrath if the law.
Receiving the victim, The Executive Director of OSAGBV, Barr. Bolanle Afolabi, appreciated the efforts and support of NAWOJ in the struggle to ensure that Gender Based Violence is totally eradicated in the society.

Afolabi expressed the readiness of her agency to partner ONDO NAWOJ as she called on every individual to support the good cause because government cannot do it alone.

The Victim, Mrs Mary Opeyemi Vincent, an Ore based woman had earlier narrated her ordeal with her husband which she said she has being battling for over five years.

Her words: ” I have been enduring because my husband is a man of God, what is happening between us is unheard of. He has his own ministry, Christ’s Nation church, in Ore. We got married in November 3, 2012 and had two boys together.”
She said she had misunderstanding with her husband due to her refusal to accept a girl in addition to those at home whom she has been taking care of and for confronting him after catching him in infidelity with a church member .

Explaining her ordeal, she said her husband took away her children to his village and served her a divorced letter but that she wants to have her children back because they are being maltreated and wear wrags at the village.

” I was served a letter from the court as he had been advised. The second day, I called someone, and I went to see a lawyer, the lawyer is in Ondo, he said he needs a divorce and that the marriage has broken already and that I have a rebellious spirit. All I want is my children. I need my children back,” she cried.

16/08/2023

Priotise Welfare of Your Members- FRCN Positive FM Boss, Olalere Charges Ondo NAWOJ Executives

  The general manager, Radio Nigeria, Positive FM Akure , Mrs Olubunmi Olalere has enjoined the new executives of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Ondo chapter to run an all inclusive administration. Mrs Olalere gave the charge while receiving the new executives of the assoc

16/08/2023

Ondo Amotekun Boss, Akogun Adeleye commends NAWOJ, promises partnership ☞

Nigerian women have been advised to strike a balance between their home and career so as to raise children that will bring honour to them. The Ondo state Commander of the Southwest Security Network…

14/07/2023

*Ondo NAWOJ Gets Chairperson, Internal Auditor*.

BY OLUWATOSIN IGHOTEGUONO

Mrs Tola Gbadamosi of the Hope Newspaper has been sworn-in as the Chairperson of the Nigeria Association Of women Journalists, NAWOJ, in Ondo state.

She was sworn-in alongside Mrs Abiola ? of the Nigerian Television Authourity, NTA Akure as the internal auditor of the Association.

Representative of FIDA Chairperson in Ondo state, , Mrs Debbie Msonter-Shagba, administered the oath of office on them during the ceremony held at the NUJ press center, Adegbemile, Akure.

The National President of NAWOJ, Mrs Ladi Bala who was represented by the National financial secretary, Mrs Adeola Adekunle charged the new chairperson, Mrs Gbadamosi to work strictly with the guidelines of the association.

Mrs Adekunle while calling on members of the Association to rally support for the new Chairperson and work as a team, urged the new executives to sustain the development programmes of the association and encourage members on the need to be professional at all times.

NUJ Chairman in Ondo state, Prince Leke Adegbite appreciated members of NAWOJ in the state for a smooth inauguration pledging the union's regular support to the Association in the state.

In a goodwill message, the commissioner for Justice in Ondo state, Sir Charles Titiloye commended Journalists in the state for upholding the tenets of their profession and dishing out unbiased news to the public .

In her acceptance Speech, Mrs Tola Gbadamosi who thank God and NAWOJians for the trust reposed in her Praised the NUJ for its supportive roles always.

Mrs Gbadamosi said NAWOJ had become a household name in the State, promised to come up with innovations that would further improve the lots of women and children in the state.

The Chairman, NAWOJEC, Mrs Tosin Aderibigbe while appreciating NAWOJ and NUJ for giving the electoral body an enabling environment to do its job effectively charged the executives to collaborate and move the association to a higher pedestal.

The new chairperson , Mrs Gbadamosi and the new internal auditor will now work with the state secretary, Oluwatosin Ighoteguono, Omoshileola Adesoye-Ajayi, Assistant Secretary, Treasure, Folashade Oladeinde and financial secretary, Olufisoye Adenitan.

Present at the Occasion were the executive members of the Ondo NUJ, Chief Dental Surgeon, hospital management board and vice president West, Uniben Alumni Association, Dr Omolade Adekolurejo, Ondo state chairman, Uniben Alumni, Mrs Ify Oguntuase and the Administrative manager, Owena press, Mr kole Akinjeji and members of NAWOJ in Ondo state.

04/07/2023

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04/07/2023

Breast/cervical cancer: Ondo NAWOJ screens 100 women

As part of her efforts to ensure women get the necessary health care for healthy living, Ondo state chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) at the weekend screened 100 women for breast and cervical cancer. The screening facilitated by the 100 Club, a Non Governmental organisa...

01/07/2023

*Breast/cervical cancer: Ondo NAWOJ screens 100 women, as NUJ sets to partner on postrate cancer*

As part of efforts to ensure women gets the necessary health care for healthy living, Ondo state Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ has screen a total of 100 woman for br…

01/07/2023

Breast/cervical cancer: NAWOJ screens 100 women in Ondo as NUJ sets to partner on postrate cancer ☞

As part of her effort to ensure women gets the necessary health care for healthy living, Ondo state Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ has screen a total of 100 woman for…

01/07/2023

Ondo NAWOJ Screens 100 Women For Breast & Cervical Cancer -

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01/07/2023

One hundred women including journalists today benefited from a free health programme organised by the Ondo state council of the Nigeria Association Of women Journalists, NAWOJ.

The programme which provided opportunity for the women to be screened for cervical and breast cancer at no cost was done in conjuction with two non- governmental organisations namely the 100k club and Quintax health was held in Akure, Ondo State.

07/03/2023

Every 8th of March is International Women's Day,

Ondo NAWOJ will be Celebrating this year's IWD with inspirational messages. Let us all

11/10/2022

https://www.frcnpositivefm1025.com/2022/10/11/ondo-nawoj-advocates-quality-education-safe-world-for-girls/

OLUWATOSIN IGHOTEGUONO As the World turns attention to issues surrounding the Girl Child today, The  Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ondo State, want governments and stakeholders to invest in the future of the Girl Child, to fully equip them for the World ahead of them and prop

22/08/2022

Ondo Nawoj members at the opening of the 2022 BEMORE SUMMER BOOTCAMP organised by the wife of Ondo state governor,Arabirin Betty Anyanwu -Akeredolu in Akure .