By Gabriel Ameh
…To Launch Reserved Park Signage Initiative, Promote Inclusive Media Practices
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council will on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., host a symposium on disability-inclusive journalism at the NUJ Secretariat, Utako, Abuja.
Themed “Breaking Barriers, Amplifying Voices: Inclusive Journalism,” the event is organized by the Council’s Committee on Disability to highlight the crucial role of the media in dismantling stereotypes, promoting accessibility, and amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria’s democratic and development processes.
This was contained in a statement E-signed by Comrade Jide Oyekunle, Secretary, NUJ FCT Council on 4th October 2025
According to the statement, a key feature of the event will be the launch of the Reserved Park Signage Initiative for the National Assembly and media organizations, in line with the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018.
The symposium will also feature technical sessions on disability rights, media advocacy, and social protection, to be led by experts from CARE, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), and Heirs Life Assurance.
In addition, an interactive session with journalists with disabilities will provide firsthand insights into their professional experiences, challenges, and contributions to inclusive reporting reflecting the NUJ FCT Council’s commitment to building a media landscape where every voice is valued.
The event underscores the union’s resolve to promote diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity across Nigeria’s media space.
