…As NAPTIP celebrates 20yrs
The Towulade of Akinale and Head of Legal Unit of Ogun State Taskforce on Human Trafficking, HRM (Oba) Olufemi Ogunleye, has reiterated the need for advocacy and inclusion of traditional rulers across Nigeria to strengthen the fight against human trafficking.
Towulade made this appeal at the launch of a ‘Compendium of Good Practices of State Taskforces in combatting Trafficking in Persons from 2017—2022’ at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja,
He made the submission In an interview with pressmen and the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Affairs (FIIAPP).
The Traditional Ruler, using Ogun State as a case study, hinted of an ongoing and fruitful synergy between Ogun State Taskforce on Human Trafficking and the traditional institution, which can be replicated across the nation.
“I congratulate NAPTIP on her 20th year anniversary, and particularly on the success of this Compendium of Good Practices.
“It is my expectation that NAPTIP takes as a priority the involvement of more Traditional Rulers in this fight against human trafficking.
“As Gatekeepers of our communities, and custodians of culture and tradition, the committment of a substantial number of Traditional Rulers will generate impressive results we can all be proud of.
“It is important that I reiterate the committment of Ogun State Government, through its Taskforce, to continue support NAPTIP on this important assignment. In line with the new mandate received through the theme for this year’s World Day against Trafficking in Persons, we will continue reach every victim of trafficking to ensure we leave no one behind,” Towulade said.
