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UNODC, NAPTIP Advocate Holistic Approach to End Human Trafficking

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NAPTIP Begins Renewed Clampdown on Human Traffickers

UNODC, NAPTIP Advocate Holistic Approach to End Human Trafficking

By: Michael Mike

The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have advocated for an holistic approach to end human trafficking in Nigeria.

The UNODC Team Leader, Trafficking in Persons/Smuggling of Migrants Portfolio, Abimbola Adewumi, revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the annual peer review for state taskforces on human trafficking.

The event centered on: “Bootcamp for state taskforces on human trafficking and launch of compendium of good practices in commemoration of the 2023 World Day against Trafficking in Persons.

The bootcamp was organised by NAPTIP, in collaboration with UNODC, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Expertise France, UNHCR, A-TIPSOM Nigeria, UNHR and International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), and aimed at training staff of NAPTIP across the country.

Adewumi said: “When it comes to the response on human trafficking in Nigeria, we all have agreed that NAPTIP cannot do it all alone as a Federal Government agency.

“This is why the idea of the state taskforces on human trafficking also evolved and when the concept evolved in the state taskforces we have a combination of law enforcement agencies.

“Also, traditional rulers, media in some states and civil society organisations; it is a composition of different influencers within community that makes-up state taskforce m, based on guideline NAPTIP provided for the states.

“This bootcamp is important because it promotes peer learning and understanding from state-to-state, interventions within the states and to boost holistic approach to tackle trafficking.”

Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi commended the state taskforces for their commitment in combating human trafficking in the country.

She said the unique contribution of the stakeholders resulted in the success which made Nigeria retain its leading position in the comity of nations on human trafficking globally.

“Together, we have made great strides in our collective efforts to eliminate this modern-day slavery and protect the vulnerable.

“The first and second batches of the bootcamp were resounding successes, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, knowledge sharing and strategic planning.

“Participants from various states came together bringing their expertise and experiences to the table, resulting in comprehensive and effective strategies to counter human trafficking.

“The environmental scanning activities of the bootcamps offered the participants ample privilege to report trends, patterns and manifestation of trafficking in other states and localities.

“This provided insights into the prevalent forms of trafficking, most endemic locations, destination countries, among other vital information.”

In his remarks, the Country Project Manager, Expertise France, Mr Benjamin Eneanya, advised the participants to reflect on success so far recorded, to be able to do more.

Eneanya said: “As we gather here today, let us take a moment to reflect on the journey that has brought us together.

“It was in July 2022, we witnessed the inaugural bootcamp peer review, uniting 68 participants from 9 State Taskforces; the historic occasion set the stage for the remarkable progress we have achieved together since then.

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“Furthermore, this gathering marks the beginning of the process for the development of the 2nd edition of the STF Compendium of good practices.

“Building upon the success of the first edition, we will pool our collective knowledge, expertise, and experiences to create an even more comprehensive resource that will strengthen our fight against human trafficking.”

Meanwhile, the Chief of Mission of International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Laurent De Boeck described human trafficking as a global issue that required holistic approach to achieve targets aimed at eliminating such.

He said: “World over, trafficking in persons remains a global problem with over 40 million people being trafficked for various forms of exploitation.

“Nigeria is an important locus as a source, transit, and destination country in the trafficking process; IOM recognizes the critical role of partnerships and coordination to address Trafficking in Persons.

“Today’s meeting presents an opportunity to strengthenthe fight against trafficking in persons. The hosting of this meeting which involves various state Task Forces is a clear indication of Nigeria’s commitment to curb trafficking in persons.

“Let me also take advantage of this opportunity to congratulate NAPTIP for celebrating 20 years of unwavering commitment to fight against human trafficking in Nigeria with so many great achievements been scored.”

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Tinubu Says Resources Need to be Mobilized to Achieve Nation’s Climate Goals

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Tinubu Says Resources Need to be Mobilized to Achieve Nation’s Climate Goals

By: Michael Mike

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called for collaborate efforts from all stakeholders and insist that there is need to accelerate and mobilize the necessary resources to achieve the nation’s climate goals.

The President stated this at a Climate Security Summit in Abuja organized by the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat in collaboration with stakeholders and development partners.

Represented by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, the president noted that climate poses threats to the world including Nigeria.

He listed some of the efforts towards addressing climate change to include Nigeria’s Paris Agreement pledge which is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2030.

He lamented that: “The climate crisis is no longer looming threat but a present and undeniable danger inflicting devastation upon our nation.”

The President added that “it’s merciless actio. Is evidence nationwide from the relentless surge of the sea level threatening our coastal communities to creeping drought that ignores farmers/herders crisis that has brought insecurity upon Nigeria.

“The frequent and extreme weather effect such as flood and heatwave and harsh weather effect that have ravaged our economy and displaced vulnerable populace and destroyed infrastructure.”

He said: “Climate crisis are existential threat to our nation, continent and indeed the entire world. It is a threat that increase problems in our development plan,” stating that “with urgency, we must act now to address this very crisis.”

He however noted that: “Recognizing this urgent challenge, Nigeria has demonstrated its commitments to climate action through various initiatives most notably our promise through Paris Agreement.”

Also speaking the Director General, National Council on Climate Change, and the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe noted that the law provides for the establishment of climate change fund to enable Nigeria to strengthen her resilient and safeguard the people from the impact of climate change, but Nigeria is yet to operationalize the fund.

She noted that one of the reasons for the meeting was to bring together stakeholders to plan useful strategies that would ensure Nigeria is able to benefit from the fund.

She equally noted that the meeting would device Nigeria’s strategies at the upcoming COP 29, insisting that Nigeria should expect positive outcomes from the global meeting.

Maduekwe said already in place a trained negotiators which would be on attendance at the COP 29 for Nigeria so that the nation can come out from the meeting with goodies.

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Tinubu’s Daughter Appointed Ambassador for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education

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Tinubu’s Daughter Appointed Ambassador for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education

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The first daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo has been appointed Ambassador of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE).

This announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idriss Elbulaturee during a courtesy visit to the Iyaloja-General’s palace in Lagos.

Dr. Idris cited Chief Tinubu Ojo’s passion for supporting disadvantaged communities, particularly almajiri and out-of-school children, as the reason for her appointment.

He praised her efforts in promoting trade and commerce, ensuring market women’s access to resources and opportunities.

Chief Tinubu-Ojo expressed excitement and gratitude for the honour, pledging to alleviate the plight of these vulnerable Nigerians.

She emphasized her father’s commitment to education as a lasting legacy for Nigerian children, evident in his own children’s lives.

She commended the Executive Secretary for his service to Nigeria and prayed for him to succeed in the task ahead.

As Ambassador, Chief Tinubu Ojo is expected leverage her position to expand services to almajiri and out-of-school children, aligning with the commission’s goals.

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Kebbi Gov. signs N75,000 minimum wage, gives 72 hours implementation directive

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Kebbi Gov. signs N75,000 minimum wage, gives 72 hours implementation directive

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The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has signed into law a new minimum wage of N75,000.

The governor also directed the State Accountant General, Ministry of Finance and Ministry for Local Government to ensure implementation of the new wage within 72 hours.

The new minimum wage was signed into law before the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and his executive members who were in Kebbi State for a meeting.

Speaking shortly after signing the wage at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, Gov. Idris said all categories of workers would benefit from the new minimum wage and “it must start from this month of October.”

The governor recalled that right from the onset, he promised not to disappoint labour, saying that the labour have now started harvesting what they have planted.

“I want to use this medium to thank the NLC president and the labour for supporting me to win my election.

“The national leadership was here in Kebbi State in support of my election and by their support, I won my election and at the same time, I won my cases in different court of law.

“I promised you that I will never fail you and I promised that I will not fail Kebbi workers also. I reiterate my commitment and sincerity to using the Kebbi resources judiciously, with fear of God and I will not fail you, and will not fail Kebbi workers.

“In my administration I don’t owe salaries, I don’t owe pension, I don’t owe gratuity, I don’t owe death benefit and I pay leave grant up to 2023,” he confirmed.

The governor said he was supposed to be the first governor in Nigeria to implement minimum wage but there was no template to lay hand on.

He explained that the new wage was the outcome of a joint committee comprising representatives of both labour and the state, who arrived at three different wages of N70,000, N72,00.

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