The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday called on Nigerians to be more vigilant in the protection of vulnerable persons from human trafficking and traffickers.
Tinubu, in a statement she personally signed as part of the celebration of the “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”, appealed to the global community to strengthen commitment to ending human trafficking in all its forms and protecting the dignity, freedom, and rights of every individual.
She noted that this year’s theme, “Trapped Behind the Scam,” draws attention to the growing threat of human trafficking.
Human trafficking now forms part of modern-day slavery, which is usually perpetrated through online scams, forced criminality, and transnational organised crime.
According to her, the theme also highlights the need to increase public awareness, prevention, enforcement of our laws, and support for survivors.
