LAGOS GOVT MOVES TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTENT CREATORS OVER CHILD RIGHTS ABUSES

LAGOS GOVT MOVES TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTENT CREATORS OVER CHILD RIGHTS ABUSES


The Lagos State Government has warned content creators, social media influencers, and digital media producers against using children in online content that violates child protection laws, cautioning that offenders may face criminal prosecution.

The warning was contained in a joint statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVSA), Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi. The statement followed rising concerns over the increasing portrayal of minors in harmful, exploitative, or inappropriate digital content.

According to the government, children are classified as a legally protected group under Nigerian law and must not be exposed to content that undermines their dignity, safety, or psychological wellbeing.

The statement stressed that involving minors in content depicting abuse, sexual themes, harmful stereotypes, or unsafe situations is unethical and violates laws enacted to safeguard children’s rights.

It added that any individual who creates, distributes, or profits from content that exploits, sexualises, or endangers children commits a criminal offence under multiple legal frameworks.

The government cited Sections 25(1) and 26 of the Lagos State Child’s Rights Law (2015), which prohibit exploitative child labour and all forms of child abuse. It also referenced Sections 135–139 and 141 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State (2015), which address sexual offences involving minors.

In addition, the statement highlighted Section 23 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act (2015), which criminalises child pornography and related online offences, as well as Section 24 of the Act, which prohibits cyberstalking and online harassment.

The government further noted that Section 32 of the Child’s Rights Act prescribes a penalty of up to 14 years’ imprisonment for the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child.

Reaffirming its stance, the Lagos State Government said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward child abuse and will collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure strict compliance with existing laws.

The statement added that the government would continue to engage relevant stakeholders and take appropriate action whenever violations of child protection laws are identified.

Content creators were advised to familiarise themselves with applicable legal provisions and ensure that children’s rights are fully protected in all forms of creative and digital expression.

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