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Gov Alia Inaugurates Save The Benue Child Committee

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August 17, 2024
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Gov Alia Inaugurates Save The Benue Child Committee
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Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has inaugurated the State steering committee of “Save The Benue Child” project to checkmate child trafficking in the State.

Bridget Tikyaa, Principal Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Communication Strategy to Governor Alia said this in a statement obtained by Vital News on Saturday.

While performing the ceremony on Friday in Makurdi, the stated quoted Alia as saying the Benue child has faced serious challenges over the years and all hands must be on deck to change the narrative.

Represented by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim, Alia said the Benue child has being facing issues ranging from of lack of quality education, healthcare, nutritional deficit among others.

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Mnyim is the State Chairman, Benue Taskforce on Human Trafficking saddled with the responsibility to lead the state efforts at mitigating the ugly trend in the state.

He said the state government planned to use the project to collaborate with all stakeholders, through community outreach, engagements and provision of support services

“Today, we acknowledge the stark reality that many Children in Benue are faced with challenges that no child should ever endure.

“From inadequate access to education, healthcare, to the harsh impacts of crisis, poverty and neglect.

“These young lives are at risk, but we also recognise an immense opportunity to effect meaningful change and to forge a path towards hope.

“The “Save the Benue Child” project is not just a response to these challenges, it is also a commitment to action.

“The goal is to create a comprehensive support system that addresses the needs of these children holistically.

“We will focus on activities such as improving access to quality education, ensuring health and nutrition, Identifying and rescuing child victims of human trafficking, child exploitation, sexual abuse and provision of support services for vulnerable rescued children.

“Others are prosecuting perpetrators and holding them accountable, raising awareness and sensitising communities on human trafficking and child exploitation and providing the necessary support to safeguard their well-being,”he said.

Alia , further said government would join forces with local communities and non-governmental organisations to ensure that the efforts are both impactful and sustainable.

Earlier, Mrs Mabel Ade, Executive Director, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF), said the event was a pivotal moment in the collective fight against human trafficking.

Ade said the establishment of AAF was aimed at mitigating the scourge of trafficking from Benue communities.

She said the Foundation, as the anchor organization of the USAID- Palladium’s Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) CTIP Cluster, was dedicated to advocating strong legislative measures against trafficking.

In her remarks, the Zonal Coordinator, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Mrs Gloria Bai, said the agency needed all stakeholders to help save the future of the Benue child.

Bai, who is also the Co- Chairman of “Benue Taskforce on Human Trafficking” said the number of trafficking incidents have being on the rise in the State.  (vitalnewsngr.com)

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