By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouk, has assured victims of human trafficking and violence of government’s support to improve their lives.
She gave the assurance when she paid a visit to a National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) shelter in Abuja as part of activities to mark the 2021 Children’s Day in Abuja.
The shelter accommodates children who were rescued from human trafficking.
The Minister said: “Today is a very special day for children and even parents. I want to wish you all a happy Children’s Day and assure you of government’s commitment and support to your education and protection against all sorts of abuse in this country.
“We will support this centre for rescued trafficked persons and see how we can rehabilitate this shelter to make it more homely for the children and other victims.
“Government will support you in any way possible to ensure that your stay here is purposeful.”
The Director- General of NAPTIP, Ms Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to her for visiting and celebrating the Children’s day with the victims who she said are ”smart, intelligent and creative.”
Sulaiman-Ibrahim continued: “It is my prayer that the children continue to survive, thrive and identify a positive aspect of live that they will use as a pedestal to greatness, for their benefit and that of our beloved country Nigeria.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank the Federal Government for all the support that they have continued to give us and their commitment toward ensuring that the country is safe and secure for the Nigerian child.
“I also want to use this opportunity to thank all our partners and friends in the fight against Human Trafficking and Violence Against Persons.
“Together, we have been able to engineer the processes and mechanisms that provide support and care for the vulnerable, especially children.”
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