Lagos State Warns Content Creators on Child Protection Violations
The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to content creators, influencers, and digital media producers against using children in online content that violates child protection laws. Violations could result in criminal sanctions.
The warning was released in a joint statement by the state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency. The government highlighted rising concerns over the portrayal of minors in harmful or exploitative digital media.
Children are legally protected under Nigerian law and must not be exposed to content that endangers their dignity, safety, or psychological well-being. Content involving minors in abusive, sexualized, or unsafe scenarios is considered both unethical and illegal.
The statement referenced multiple legal frameworks, including the Lagos State Child’s Rights Law, which prohibits exploitative child labor and abuse, and the Criminal Law of Lagos State, which addresses sexual offences against children. It also cited the Cybercrimes Act, which criminalizes child pornography, cyberstalking, and online harassment, and noted that violations can carry prison sentences of up to 14 years.
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on child abuse and said it will collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance. Content creators were advised to familiarize themselves with relevant laws and ensure that all creative work protects children’s rights.
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