May 25, 2026
By Juliet Ebirim
“Madubi,” the Hausa word for mirror, took centre stage in Lagos as education stakeholders, media professionals and communication experts gathered to examine how girls and women are represented in society and why those narratives matter beyond the headlines.
The media campaign, launched by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, encouraged storytellers to spotlight ambition, resilience and leadership among young women rather than repeatedly framing them through hardship and vulnerability.
The event themed “The Girls in the Mirror: Media as Catalysts for Change in Girls’ Education,” also featured panel discussions on media framing of girls’ education, digital advocacy and responsible reporting.
