The project was a radio program aired live at two radio stations in Akure, Ondo State to amplify our voices against FGM. The Radio Programme took place at CREST FM 87.7 and FUTA Radio 93.1FM where the English and Yoruba Versions were aired LIVE respectively.
FGM has been banned in Nigeria, but how many people know the law and can demand the prosecution of perpetrators? Hence my project was in creating awareness on the law against FGM in Nigeria- VAPP Act 2015.
The project was executed by MAI Initiative for Human Development, under the supervision of Ayotomiwa Ayodele.
In memory of Olubunmi Afuye, an inspirational campaigner, father and friend who was very sadly in the place at the wrong time, caught between a bank and, a gunman Olubunmi tragically Olubunmi Afuye lost his life instantly. Rest in peace Olubunmi Afuye.
The activities for the day of the African Child started with the production of radio adverts and audiovisuals scheduled as jingles on Adaba 88.9FM during the morning belt peak periods. Adaba FM is a radio station situated in Akure, Ondo State and it conveniently covers six neighboring states of Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Osun, Kogi, and parts of Kwara State.
Ekemimi Joseph is a anti-FGM campaigner, he went out onto the streets to interview Nigerians on FGM.
Daniel Zamani reports about his recent radio conversations on Kapital FM Radio, Nigeria.
Anthonia Oshiniwe is an anti-FGM campaigner who shares in this report her recent activities in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Raymond Okpani recent media activities to end FGM. His work involved a radios discussion, jingles, educational visits as well as a rally and street walk.
Ademola Adebisi is an anti-FGM campaigner in Osun state, Nigeria. Here she reports recent media activities which involved inviting youth champions onto her radio show to show how the youth are engaging with ending FGM.
