Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, emphasized his administration’s dedication to establishing a secure shelter for victims of human trafficking, prioritizing human dignity.
This commitment was reiterated by Professor Sylvia Ifemeje, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, who represented the governor at the 26th National Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Human Trafficking in Nigeria held in Abuja. Professor Ifemeje also highlighted that the state Anti-Trafficking Taskforce is actively prosecuting six cases at the Federal High Court, Awka.
Imeje also revealed that she has mandated the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Director of Citizens’ Rights Directorate both under the Ministry of Justice to give priority attention to the cases.
The Justice Commissioner, who chairs the Anambra State Anti-Trafficking Task Force, explained that the team has continued to engage in various activities geared towards smooth operations and achieving the goals for which it was set up.
As part of the activities, Professor Ifemeje said that from 23rd July, 2023 to date, there has been an elaborate legal framework to help fight against trafficking-in-persons in the state, including the new Anti-Trafficking law of Anambra State, 2024.
She informed the gathering that the introduction of free education from primary school to junior secondary school by the Soludo administration will help curb exposure of children within the state to trafficking.