Speaking during the inauguration of the Task Force at the Government House Port Harcourt, Governor Nyesom Wike said his Administration is committed to eradicating human trafficking.
Represented by his Deputy, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the Governor urged members of the Task Force to interrogate issues around human trafficking, stressing the importance to share information and extend partnership to end child trafficking.
Earlier, Director–General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Dame Julie Okah-Donli said the problem of human trafficking and irregular migration has become a great national concern because of the large number of Nigerians trapped in sexual and labour exploitation in various African and European countries.
Chairman of the Rivers State Task Force on the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Professor Zaccheaus Adango who is also the Commissioner for Justice said the Task Force would support NAPTIP in its quest to eradicate human trafficking.
