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Stakeholders Move to Stamp Out Trafficking in Persons in Southeast
Stakeholders Move to Stamp Out Trafficking in Persons in Southeast
By: Michael Mike
Hard time awaits human traffickers and smugglers in the South Eastern Part of Nigeria and precisely in Anambra State as the State Government has concluded a plan to partner with the Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (A-TIPSOM) project through massive sensitization and awareness in all part of the State to reduce the vulnerability of the people.
This was one of the outcomes of the public awareness programme titled“ STOP TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND DISCOURAGE IRREGULAR MIGRATION”, attended by the Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonye Soludo, members of the State Executive Council, and Representatives of the Civil Society organisations among others, in Awka, on prevention organized by the A-TIPSOM project being implemented by the FIIAPP with funding from the European Union, for stakeholders in Anambra State.
There was also a Launch of “School Agent”, which took place as a significant part of the event with representatives from various major stakeholders from the state’s Education Sector.
Welcome address was given by the NACTAL Legal Adviser Mrs. Enwelim Ogechukwu during which she welcomed all participants to the event and encouraged all present for more collaboration with NACTAL and NAPTIP in the fight against irregular migration.
In her speech shortly before declaring open the programme, Mrs. Soludo expressed happiness over the presence of A-TIPSOM in the state which according to her was a major boost to the fight against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants in the state.
While reminding the participants about her passion for the project, the Anambra State First Lady promised that the government will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders in the fight against Trafficking in the state and beyond.
The Team Leader of A-TIPSOM Nigeria Mr. Federico Millan, who was represented by the Senior Project Officer, Joseph Sanwo thanked the wife of the State Government for her efforts at ensuring that TIPSOM is stamped out of Anambra state.
He informed the gathering that the A -TIPSOM Project is funded by the European Union and implemented by FIIAPP to reduce the rate of TIPSOM in Nigeria by supporting the efforts of the Government through the major beneficiaries of the project.
A presentation on the scope of human trafficking with emphasis on the elements namely the Acts, Means, and Purpose of Human Trafficking was given by Mr. Omotosho Bello while the state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Mrs. Ify Obinabo, presented materials and sensitization items to the Students.
Highpoint of the highly successful event was the formal inauguration of the School Agents whose duties include educating their peers on the dangers of human trafficking and irregular migration among other functions. Two students each from various schools present were administered the inauguration protocol.
Dignitaries at the prpgramme held at Finotel Hotel Awka, Anambra State include the State Commander of NAPTIP Ibadin Judith Chukwu represented by the Head of Public Enlightenment Victoria Anigbogu, The Commissioner of Youth and Development Mr. Patrick Agha Mbah represented by Udeh Chibuzor Micheal The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development, Dept Corp Commander Obasi Okonkwo FRSC Awka, NACTAL Legal Adviser Mrs. Enwelim Ogechukwu (Esq.), Head of Unit Anti Human Trafficking/Irregular Migration/Gender Based Violence NSCDC Anambra State Command Nwufoh Ebere, State Coordinator of NACTAL Miss. Eucharia Onyemaobi and over 50 students from different schools in Anambra State.
Stakeholders Move to Stamp Out Trafficking in Persons in Southeast
FG Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mark Eid-Ul-Mawlid
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared next Monday as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.
The Minister, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, implored them to use the opportunity of the period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous egalitarian nation.
FG Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mark Eid-Ul-Mawlid
TERRORISM FINANCING: A COMPLEX CHALLENGE COMPARABLE TO COMBAT OPERATIONS – NSA
By: Our Reporter
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasized that combating terrorism financing poses a complex and formidable challenge, comparable to the difficulties faced in military and law enforcement operations against terrorism in Nigeria. He made this statement while declaring open a 2-day seminar on Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency, organized by the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), at Hall F, Martin Luther Agwai Block, Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, today.
Represented by the National Coordinator of the Counterterrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Garba Laka, the NSA highlighted that “Nigeria, like other nations, faces significant challenges in this area.” He noted that the complexity of the financial landscape, combined with the adaptability of terrorist networks, places financial institutions on the frontline of this battle. He further emphasized that financial institutions can play a crucial role in countering terrorism financing by adhering to regulatory frameworks, such as anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations, and by conducting regular assessments and audits to ensure compliance. A risk-based approach focusing on institutions more susceptible to exploitation for terrorism financing is also essential, he added.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, represented by Major General Emmanuel Emekah, delivered a lecture titled “Over a Decade of Terrorism, Insurgency, and Counterinsurgency in Nigeria: An Appraisal.” He reviewed the efforts of the past 10 years in confronting the twin scourge of terrorism and insurgency in the country.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Major General Garba Wahab (Rtd), remarked that “the strategic level of counterinsurgency involves agencies and organizations addressing terrorism financing, a major issue that sustains terrorism and insurgency. If we can trace and stop the financing, we can solve the problem.” He urged organizations like the Central Bank of Nigeria to find ways to tackle these challenges.
The event was attended by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Honorable Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, representatives of the Central Bank Governor, the Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Justice, representatives of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Northern Nigeria Coordinator of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC). Also present were various commanders, commandants of military formations and training institutions and heads of various military establishments, senior officers both serving and retired, distinguished members of academia, senior research fellows, directors, consultants, subject matter experts, and participants of the Leadership and Strategic Studies Course 2/2023 of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, among others.
TERRORISM FINANCING: A COMPLEX CHALLENGE COMPARABLE TO COMBAT OPERATIONS – NSA
Three ICRC staff killed after shelling hits aid distribution site in Donetsk
By: Michael Mike
Three staff members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were killed on Thursday after shelling hit the site of a planned frontline aid distribution in the Donetsk region. Two additional ICRC staff members were wounded.
According to a statement by ICRC, the distribution of humanitarian assistance had not begun, and no residents were affected by the explosion.
ICRC President, Mirjana Spoljaric said: “I condemn attacks on Red Cross personnel in the strongest terms. It’s unconscionable that shelling would hit an aid distribution site. Our hearts are broken today as we mourn the loss of our colleagues and care for the injured. This tragedy unleashes a wave of grief all too familiar to those who have lost loved ones in armed conflict.”
The statement said, the ICRC team was preparing to distribute wood and coal briquettes in Viroliubivka village, north of Donetsk city, to vulnerable households to help them prepare for the upcoming winter when the vehicles they were using were hit.
It added that the ICRC teams are regularly present in the Donetsk region, and our vehicles are clearly marked with the Red Cross emblem. The deaths of three ICRC colleagues come amid a sharp rise in the number of humanitarians killed around the world over the last two years.
The ICRC urgently called for the respect of international humanitarian law, including by taking every precaution possible to ensure that those engaged in humanitarian activities are not targeted or caught in hostilities.
The statement is emphasized that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organisation with an exclusively humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the world affected by armed conflict and other violence, doing everything it can to protect their lives and dignity and to relieve their suffering, often alongside its Red Cross and Red Crescent partners.
Three ICRC staff killed after shelling hits aid distribution site in Donetsk
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