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NAWOJ Kicks As Railway Corporation MD Molests Female Journalist

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter has kicked against the molestation of a female journalist, Comrade Ladi Bala while carrying out her official duties. 

News Rider report that the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Kayode Opeifa attempted to shame Bala with unfounded comments about indecent dressing. 

This was even as the MD subjected Bala to verbal abuse, harassment and intimidation, an unacceptable form of gender-based humiliation. 

Bala, who was a National President of NAWOJ is widely known for her decency, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to ethical journalism.

Irked by the tantrum, NAWOJ described it as a gross violation of her dignity and direct attack on press freedom.

The statement reads: "We are shocked that a public officer occupying such a high office could resort to derogatory remarks such as 'You are stupid' against a respected professional.

"Even more disturbing was the attempt to shame her with unfounded comments about dressing — an unacceptable form of gender-based humiliation. 

"It is shameful that in 2025, when women are breaking barriers and fighting against all forms of discrimination and gender-based violence, the head of a government agency will attempt to silence and intimidate a woman journalist with insults, threats of job loss, and character assassination."

To this end, NAWOJ demanded an immediate public apology from the NRC Managing Director to Comrade Bala, NAWOJ, and the entire journalism profession.

Also, a full-scale investigation into the act of harassment to serve as a deterrent to future occurrences.

The association also sought for stronger institutional safeguards to protect women journalists from gender-based intimidation, harassment, and violence while on duty.

NAWOJ FCT stands firmly with Comrade Bala and reiterates that no journalist should ever be subjected to degrading treatment for performing their constitutional duty.

The association vowed to continously  resist all forms of abuse, intimidation, and discrimination against women in the media space.

The statement was endorsed by the Chairperson of NAWOJ-FCT, Bassey Ita Ikpang and Secretary, Nkiru Okereke on Saturday in Abuja. 

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