By Gloria Abutu
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, has reaffirmed its support for family planning media advocacy, pledging stronger collaboration with the Family Planning Media Forum to scale up public sensitization and improve uptake of services in the state.
This commitment was emphasized during a review meeting of the forum held at the NUJ Press Centre, Yola.
Chairman of the NUJ, Adamawa State Council, Abdullahi Ibrahim, commended the forum for its consistency, describing media advocacy as critical in addressing myths and misconceptions as well as promoting acceptance of family planning services among diverse communities.
Chairperson of the Family Planning Media Forum, Samamo Dedan, appreciated the NUJ leadership for its unwavering support and assured of sustained partnership with the council in driving the advocacy agenda.
She further urged members to strengthen their commitment towards sensitizing the public on the health and socio-economic benefits of family planning.
The review assessed key activities carried out in recent months, including stakeholders’ engagements, media dialogues, visits to Primary Health Care centres, community outreaches, as well as radio and television talk shows and social media-driven campaigns, among other child-spacing advocacy efforts.
Members observed that these interventions had recorded significant successes in raising public awareness and pledged to consolidate on the achievements through stronger collaborations and innovative media strategies.
The forum acknowledged the technical and financial support of The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and Development Communications Network (DevComs), noting that their contributions have been instrumental in sustaining family planning advocacy across Adamawa State.
The advocacy group emphasized that sustained media engagement, backed by stakeholder support, remains a key driver in improving family planning uptake and ultimately enhancing maternal and child health outcomes in the state.
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