The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, rose from its February Congress, condemning the rising wave of kidnappings in the country.
In the communiqué signed by Chairman of the association, Mrs. Dupe Olaoye- Osinkolu,
Lagos NAWOJ also frowned at the extension of the dastardly act to monarchs, which already claimed the life of a royal father.
NAWOJ also called for improved handling of kidnap cases and domestic violence issues by the Police and urged women not to take laws into their hands under any circumstances, in reaction to alleged husband stabbing to death by a woman in Ibadan.
Lagos NAWOJ however suggested a walk out of an abused and turbulent relationship instead of being violent. Women were also enjoined to empower themselves to be able to take decisive decisions that will save their lives.
“Non-Governmental Organizations handling cases of domestic violence are also requested to include counseling.
Lagos NAWOJ stressed the need for parents to stop encouraging their married daughters to continually stay in abused relationship because of culture and tradition.
Lagos NAWOJ urged electorates to always bear in mind that their electoral duties continue after the elections, as they are expected to recall any Lawmaker who is not representing his/her constituency well.
