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NAPTIP/ICMPD inaugurate 300 students vanguard against human trafficking in Delta

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 NAPTIP/ICMPD inaugurate 300 students vanguard against human trafficking in Delta NAPTIP/ICMPD inaugurate 300 students vanguard against human trafficking in Delta By Ifeanyi Olannye Ibusa, May 22, 2025(NAN) The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons( NAPTIP) has inaugurated 300- member students Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Persons Vanguard in 10 schools  in Delta. NAPTIP in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) on Thursday in Ibusa, deepened advocacy on issues on human trafficking and violence against persons through the Schools Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project which is sponsored by the Netherlands is aimed at eliminating human trafficking and irregular migrations. Accordingly, the campaign is part of the Agency’s programme to sensitise the students and to create awareness on issues about human trafficking and violence...

NAPTIP sensitises schools in Delta against new slave trade merchants

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  NAPTIP sensitises schools in Delta against new slave trade merchants  Trade By Ifeanyi Olannye The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) on Tuesday warned students against new slave trade merchants parading as helpers of their destiny. The Zonal Commander, NAPTIP Benin Zonal Command, Mr Sam Offiah, gave the charge while inaugurating NAPTIP Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Persons Vanguard in Ozoro and Oleh to drive the advocacy against human trafficking in Delta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NAPTIP inaugurated 30 Students Anti-Trafficking Vanguard at Igbonine Grammar School, Ozoro and another 30 students at St. Michaels College, Oleh, in Isoko North and South Local Government Area of Delta. Offiah,while addressing the students vanguards, charged them not to give in to the new slave traders and merchants of human organs in the society today. According to him,the traffickers dehumanises, sells human organs, entice young chi...

Gov.Oborevwori tasks corps members on host community development

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  Gov.Oborevwori tasks corps members on host community development Asaba, May 13, 2025 (NAN) Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to make meaningful contributions to the development of their host communities. The governor gave the advice at the closing ceremony of Batch A Stream 1 Corp members at the NYSC Orientation Camp Issele-Uku on Tuesday. Oborevwori represented by Mr Trakiriowei ThankGod, the state Commissioner for Youth Development, urged the corps members to Identify and implement projects that would address local needs. The governor urged them to serve with passion, humility and integrity. “Let your presence create a positive and lasting impact in your host communities. The Delta State Government remains fully committed to your welfare and safety. “We have engaged all stakeholders, communities, security agencies and employers, to ensure your well-being is prioritised. “Additionally, we have encoura...

Delta FRSC seek stakeholders support to prevent injuries, deaths

  Delta FRSC seek stakeholders  support to prevent injuries, deaths Support  Asaba, May 12, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) , Delta Sector Command has called for stronger stakeholders support, improved infrastructure and responsible driver behavior to prevent needless injuries and deaths. The state Sector Commander, Corps Commander Fredrick Ogidan in a statement in Asaba on Monday called on all road users, local authorities and the media to join hands in making our roads safe for all , especially pedestrians and cyclists. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FRSC will join the global community to commemorate the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week from 12th to 18th May. The theme for this year’s observance is: “Streets for Life: #Make Walking Safe #MakeCycling Safe.” According to him, this global campaign seeks to raise awareness and action for the safety of vulnerable road users particularly pedestrians and cyclists who form a major...