In a determined attempt to deal with the urgent problems of human trafficking and irregular migration in Nigeria,
During a community engagement program on Saturday, the Abule Iroko Community was made aware of irregular migration and human trafficking by Denny Social Welfare Hub (DSWHUB), a non-profit social service organization.
The gathering of community people, leaders, and stakeholders illuminated the problems associated with irregular migration and human trafficking that are frequently disregarded.
The Abule Iroko community received crucial information from DSWHUB, which is well-known for its ongoing Information Empowerment Against Irregular Migration and Human Trafficking (iEMPATHY) Campaign as part of “The Migrant Project.”
Specifically, women in the community were alerted to the dangers of irregular migration and were given information about safe migration options.
The theme of the event, “Amplifying Women’s Voices in Migration Decision-Making,” brought attention to how important it is for women to have a say in migration decisions.
ACI Boniface Edet, on behalf of CIS AA Adesokan, Comptroller of MMIA Command, emphasized the need of making well-informed decisions.
Speaking to the ladies of Abule Iroko, Edet emphasized, “It is the duty of women to inquire about travel because they possess the ability to effect change. Before leaving the nation, make sure you are aware of any job offers and chances, check them, and have all the necessary paperwork to prevent human trafficking and irregular migration
The Oniroko of Iroko Land, His Royal Highness, Oba (ARC) Olusegun Ayinde Feyijinmi Iroko, shared insights during the event. “It is important for our community women to be informed about irregular migration; we know the reality. Don’t force your children to travel by comparing their status with others; informed choices are always the best,” he stated, emphasising the significance of community-led initiatives and the necessity for collective action.
Mrs. Abosede Otukpe, the Executive Director of DSWHUB, spoke passionately about the organisation’s commitment to empowering communities through informed dialogue. “With the situation in Nigeria, everybody wants to travel, but some are not well-informed. The iEMPATHY Campaign, a part of ‘The Migrant Project, is on a mission to help women amplify their voices in migration decision-making. We need to empower women in our community and Nigeria at large about the risk of irregular migration because they are the ones that suffer the most,” she remarked.
Through a number of interesting activities, such as targeted group discussions that generated insightful talks about the challenges of irregular migration, the event demonstrated the value of community engagement.
In addition to learning from subject-matter specialists, participants got the chance to exchange personal tales and consider strategies for tackling the underlying reasons of irregular migration. DSWHUB committed to collaborating closely with stakeholders to create and carry out programs that promote consciousness, comprehension, and well-informed decision-making, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing regional issues.
