The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in
Persons has lamented the increasing number of Nigerians migrating
to other countries illegally.
The body announced it had joined forces with embassies and
relevant security agencies to curb the menace.
NAPTIP Director-General, Julie Okah-Donli, stated these at a
conference on illegal migration and trafficking organised by the
Nigerian Young Professionals Forum in Abuja on Friday.
Okah-Donli said apart from embassies, the agency had also
reached out to the private sector.
She said, “We have also extended partnership to the private
sector and captains of industries to encourage them to focus their
corporate social responsibilities on the fight against trafficking
in the country. Migration is a positive phenomenon if regulated and
coordinated. It is a complex global issue that concerns every
nation.”
The Chairman of NYPF, Moses Siasia, said the forum would train
and empower victims of human trafficking so that they could
contribute to the development of the country.
He said, “The move to curb human trafficking and illegal
migration should not be left to governments alone. The private
sector should be involved in creating economic pathways for young
people. We will train and empower victims of human trafficking so
that they can add value to the society.”
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9th NASS: Sen. Oloriegbe Assures Constituents of Fair,
Quality Representation
Following the official inauguration of ninth National Assembly,
the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District,
Distinguished Senator, Sen. (Dr.) Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe has
expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the people of Kwara, most
especially, those of his constituents, for their shows of support
and the trust placed in him as their representative in the National
Assembly.
In his appreciation message duly signed by him, the newly
inaugurated lawmaker expressed his profound gratitude to his people
while reiterating on his promises of fair and quality
representation.
The message, in parts, read thus: “First and foremost, I give
special thanks to Almighty Allah for His continuous guidance and
stamping of His blueprint of success right from the very beginning
of this incredible journey.
“It’s with the most deepest of gratitude, that I give
appreciation to my people for this great honour accorded me as
their representative in our nation’s assembly. This gratitude is
too ponderous to be expressed for the sacred trust and unwavering
confidence reposed in me. It’s an honour which I’m deeply conscious
of, grateful for and which I’m fully prepared to dedicate my life
for, in order to deliver unfailingly.
“I, therefore, pledge and commit myself to deliver on my
promises to the people and to always make their interests take
precedence in all my dealings as an elected representative.
“Mandatory upon me, have I made to apply the standards of
fairness, accountability and quality representation in the
discharge of my representative’s duties and responsibilities to my
people.
“Great are the people’s expectations. Deep are their yearnings
and longings for a better Kwara. Equally, my conscious of these
things and readiness to dutifully commit myself to their
realizations, are of similar if not of greater intensity.
“My people have come a long way. The long walk to freedom has
been tedious. The sacrifices are numerous. Many times, the
intensity of the journey takes it tolls, but the spirit of
togetherness and the oneness of purpose have taken us this far to
put me here. Deeply aware am I of all these which makes me
reiterate again on the assurance that; I, certainly, will not fail
the people. Insha Allah, Kwara will be great than before.”
Signed:
Distinguished Senator,
Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe
Kwara Central Senatorial District