NIDCOM Boss Urges NAWOJ To Strengthen Awareness On Irregular Migration
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Hon Abike
Dabiri-Erewa has called on the Leadership of Nigeria Association of
Women Journalists, NAWOJ to step up her awareness and sensitisation
strategies to halt the menace of irregular and unnecessary journeys
across the desert and the Mediterranean by women and young ladies.
National Executive led by the National President Ladi Bala in Abuja.
Hon Dabiri-Erewa expressed excitement at NAWOJ visit and plans of
collaboration but suggested a robust partnership with the National
Agency for the Prohibitions of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
She stressed that women who get lured with Greek hopes, end up
mistreated, exploited and traumatized hence need for awareness,
entrepreneurial skills and better environment for small business.
National President NAWOJ, Ladi Bala commended the Chairman/CEO, NIDCOM
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her accomplishments in fighting for justice
and equity for Nigerians irrespective of gender, religion and ethnicity,
at home and in the Diaspora.
Ladi stated that their mission is to collaborate with the Commission to
help speak for women in journalism who are in troubled waters in the
Diaspora especially the stranded and exploited who have lost hope and
dignity as women.
She stressed that a lot of women travel out of the country to seek
greener pastures but end up as domestic slaves and prostitutes. This,
NAWOJ promises to change the narratives.
Formed on October 25,2009, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists
(NAWOJ), is the Umbrella Body for Women Journalists in Nigeria.