The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to content creators, social media influencers, and skit makers against producing or sharing digital material that involves children in ways that could threaten their dignity, safety, or well-being.
In a statement shared on the state government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in partnership with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), expressed deep concern over the rising trend of children being featured in online content that exposes them to abuse, exploitation, or inappropriate situations.
“The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in partnership with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, seeks to draw the attention of content creators, skit makers, influencers, and digital media producers to the importance of safeguarding the rights of children across all forms of online and offline content,” the statement said.
The government noted that recent content involving children has violated their rights and negatively impacted their well-being. Such acts contravene Lagos State laws, including the Child’s Rights Law and the Criminal Law, which outlaw exploitative child labor and sexual offences against minors.
The statement also urged content creators to weigh the long-term psychological, emotional, and social consequences of exposing children to harmful or unethical content.
“Children deserve protection both online and offline, and the law is clear on their rights. Responsible content creation is essential as digital platforms continue to grow,” the government emphasized.
It concluded with a reminder that protecting minors is both a legal and moral duty. “Let us create content that informs, entertains, and empowers without causing harm. Child protection is everyone’s responsibility.”
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