The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has expressed dismay on the high rate of insecurity, corruption, decadence in education, and the economy.
According to a communiqué jointly signed by the Chairperson, NAWOJ FCT Chapter Comrade Annah Daniel and Asst Secretary, Gloria Josiah at the end of February Congress held at NUJ FCT Council Secretariat, Utako, Abuja observed with dismay the high rate of insecurity, corruption, decadence in education and the economy.
NAWOJ noted the high cost of living and sufferings of commuters as a result of scarcity and hike in petroleum products and advised the government to put measures in place and regulate the price.
NAWOJ in session also expressed disappointment over the decaying system that has put the country in the red light amongst nations, calling on the government to do something very fast to remedy the situation.
The women journalists decried the incessant accidents on Nigerian roads due to bad roads and called on the government to always monitor and inspect construction and maintenance of projects on these roads to ensure that contractors adhere to specifications and bring anyone that did otherwise to book which is believed will serve as a deterrent to others.
On the issue of another looming ASUU strike, the Association advocated dialogues between the parties involved, this is as they condemned in strong terms, the killings for rituals purposes, bullying, and raping of women and girls in schools, and called on parents to be watchdogs to their children and wards, even as government was tasked to improve security apparatus around schools.
NAWOJ condemned in totality the ills in the hospitality industry as people were no longer safe when they go outside of their shores, calling on the government to mandate owners to mount workable CCTVs to record happenings in their premises.
Finally, NAWOJ called on government at all levels, traditional rulers, religious leaders, groups, communities, and parents to come together to make a better society.
