Chairperson NAWOJ Lagos Jumoke Falayi-Johnson and Dr. Adeola Ekin during presentation of Nomination & Expression of Interest Forms at the Chapter’s Congress on Saturday, 17th October, which held at the Secretariat in Iyalla, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, has officially endorsed its immediate past Chairperson, Mrs. Adeola Taibat Ekine, for the position of Deputy National Chairperson ahead of the association’s National Delegates Conference and Elections, scheduled to hold in Kano from November 23 to 25, 2026.
The endorsement was unanimously declared during the Lagos State Chapter Congress on Saturday, October 17, 2026, following the official presentation of her nomination and expression-of-interest forms. Members cited her proven leadership track record, extensive professional background, and steadfast commitment to the welfare and career development of female journalists across Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of the chapter, Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos, Jumoke Falayi-Johnson, expressed firm confidence in Mrs. Ekine’s ability to bring visionary leadership to the national executive.
”Mrs. Adeola Taibat Ekine has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership, integrity, vision, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of women journalists,” said Falayi-Johnson. “From her grassroots involvement to her transformative two-term tenure leading NAWOJ Lagos and her engagement at the national level, she has distinguished herself as an inclusive leader and a dependable advocate. We are confident that, as Deputy National Chairperson, she will bring renewed energy, strategic direction, and unity to NAWOJ.”
Mrs. Ekine’s two terms as Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos was marked by landmark achievements, inMaternal & Childcare Support, with establishment of a functional creche to assist working mothers and encourage exclusive breastfeeding for female journalists, capacity building and structured mentorship programs, social & gender advocacy; against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse, and workplace discrimination.
Mrs. Adeola Ekine represented the Chapter at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York in March 2024.
She currently serves as the Head of the Public Affairs Unit at the Lagos State Printing Corporation (LSPC) and is an Information/Public Affairs Officer with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. In October 2025, her administrative competence earned her an appointment as Special Adviser to the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Mrs. Ekine’s agenda will continue to focus on building a modern, inclusive, and responsive association, while expanding digital competence and leadership pathways for emerging female journalists.
She plans to foster transparent collaboration and communication among the National Secretariat, zonal executives, and state chapters.
Profile: *MRS. ADEOLA TAIBAT EKINE*
*Public Affairs Professional | Seasoned Journalist | Gender Advocate | Candidate for Deputy National Chairperson, NAWOJ.*
Mrs. Adeola Taibat Ekine is a seasoned media practitioner, public affairs professional, administrator, and gender advocate, with an extensive record of service in public communication, journalism, union leadership, and women’s empowerment.
Endorsed by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, she is a candidate for the position of Deputy National Chairperson at the upcoming NAWOJ National Delegates Conference in Kano (November 23–25, 2026).
Professional Career & Leadership
*Head of Public Affairs Unit:* Lagos State Printing Corporation (LSPC).
*Information & Public Affairs Officer:* Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
Core Responsibilities: Strategic communication, Media Relations, Public Information Management, & Corporate Communications.
*Special Adviser to NUJ National President:* Appointed October 2025. Focuses on national media affairs, gender policy, and union administration.
*Academic & Professional Qualifications*
Honorary Doctorate: Institute of Public Sector Professionals (UK).
Member, Governing Council IPSP.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mass Communication: University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations & Advertising: Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ).
Higher National Diploma (HND) & Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication: Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta (now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic).
As NAWOJ Lagos Chapter Chairperson between 2019–2025, Mrs. Adeola Ekine served two consecutive terms. She provided transformative leadership focused on capacity building, gender advocacy, and welfare interventions:
Creche Facility Initiative: Established a workplace creche to support working mothers and female journalists, encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and child care-work balance.
Capacity Building: Organized workshops on digital journalism, investigative reporting, professional ethics, and skills development.
Gender & Social Advocacy: Led anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaigns, advocated against child abuse, and promoted safety and workplace dignity for female journalists.
Welfare & Social Impact: Distributed palliatives and welfare support to widows and vulnerable women journalists; facilitated community health outreach and civil society collaborations.
Global Engagement: Represented the chapter at the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York (March 2024).
Driven by a commitment to build a stronger, united, and professionally empowered association, her platform focuses on:
Welfare & Safety: Deepening advocacy for workplace safety, equal opportunities, protection against harassment, and gender-based violence across media houses nationwide.
Professional Development: Expanding mentorship, digital competence, and leadership pathways for young and emerging female journalists.
Institutional Governance: Strengthening collaboration among the National Secretariat, zonal executives, and state chapters through transparency, accountability, and inclusive leadership.
