The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), and UNICEF are joining forces to host a one-day symposium on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
This crucial gathering will bring together top media executives, policymakers, and child-rights advocates to discuss Nigeria’s preparedness in safeguarding the rights and future of its children.
The event, themed “Equipping the Nigerian Child for the Future: How Prepared Are We?”, comes at a time when millions of children across the country face increasing risks in education, nutrition, health, safety and climate-related emergencies.
In a press statement, the partnership reveals that recent incidents, including attacks on schools, rising child malnutrition, and continued displacement caused by conflict and flooding, have underscored the urgent need to expand access to quality education, strengthen child protection systems, and ensure adequate health and nutrition services.
The press statement maintains that during the symposium, participants will discuss practical solutions for improving safe learning environments, enhancing welfare and protection systems, building climate resilience for children, and advancing ethical, child-focused media reporting.
UNICEF representatives note that children continue to bear the greatest burden of insecurity and poverty despite contributing the least to the crises affecting them. The organisers express hope that the dialogue will inspire stronger partnerships, evidence-based policymaking and increased national commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian child has the opportunity to thrive.
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