By Omowummy Olaseinde

Concerns over the safety of female political reporters

Journalists have been attacked severely while covering political events like political campaigns /rallies and elections. Concern over the safety of female political reporters continues to grow in Nigeria. Journalist, Omowumi Olaseinde speaks with Dr. Mutiu Agboke from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Anu Akomolafe, a veteran political journalist to uncover what solutions need to be present.

This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.

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