The wife of Ondo State Governor, Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, has pledged her support to the fight against human trafficking in the state.

Mrs Aiyedatiwa stated this during a meeting with the state’s Comptroller of Immigration, Felicia Anara, at the command headquarters in Akure on Friday.

According to her, the meeting is aimed at fostering stronger collaboration between the state government and the Nigerian Immigration Service. 

She said, “We need to be united and at the front against human trafficking, it is a serious threat to the dignity and future of the population of the state’s youth.’’

Mrs Aiyedatiwa highlighted the importance of proactive measures, community sensitisation, and stringent enforcement of immigration laws to safeguard vulnerable individuals.

She also called on governments at all levels to encourage the appointment of more women into key public offices, noting that women play crucial roles in shaping policies that protect vulnerable groups and strengthen family values.

Speaking, the state comptroller of immigration commended the governor’s wife for her proactive stance, reiterating the command’s commitment to collaborating with the state government in the fight against human trafficking and related crimes.

Ms Anara assured that the command would intensify its surveillance and enforcement activities to disrupt the operations of human traffickers.

She noted that the meeting would pave the way for more coordinated efforts and innovative strategies to tackle human trafficking.

(NAN)