By Ijeoma Ukazu |
As the Network of Reproductive Health Journalists, Nigeria marks its 10 years of existence, it is calling on all stakeholders to ensure quality sexual reproductive health care services among all Nigerians especially women and young girls.
Making this known in a statement, the Group says, its 10 year anniversary slated for Wednesday, December 2, 2020 will host notable Nigerians who has been working on issues of sexual reproductive health and general well-being of Nigerians even as it decried that women continue to bear the burden of gender based violence and poor health indices amidst impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
The event which will be marked with Lecture titled: “Nigeria At 60, Progress And Opportunities For Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights Protection” will be delivered by a very renowned Professor of Public Law, Dean Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Professor Ayo Atsenuwa.
While the Guest Keynote Speaker, H.E Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, First Lady, Ekiti State will speak on the sub-theme:
“COVID-19, A Pandemic’s Assault On Gender-Based Violence And Reproductive Health Services.”
Other speakers and panelists include: Secretary, Kano State Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Imam Wada Bello and Executive Chairperson, VAPP Law Working Group, Bauchi State, Magistrate Amina Garuba who will share experiences from their States.
The event shall mostly be attended via zoom webinar and will be chaired by Honourable Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi with the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Network, Dr. Ejike Oji speaking on the Journey, how it all began.
The Network founded in 2010 as a group of necessity by Ipas, Nigeria which had trained several Nigerian journalists who have demonstrated commitment to proactively advocate for sexual reproductive health rights of Nigerians.
These journalists are a cluster of health reporters, editors and producers with passion for reporting and working on issues related to Sexual Reproductive Health And Rights, (SRHR), are women and men influencers who are also committed defenders of maternal, and child health among other reproductive health related issues.
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