Benue Stakeholders Vow War on Trafficking & Violence
Last update: March 28, 2026
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Stakeholders urged government at all levels to provide adequate funding and policy support.
Religious and traditional leaders in Benue State have pledged to step up grassroots action against human trafficking and violence against persons, following a capacity-building programme organised by the Okaha Women and Children Development Organization (OWACDO).
CBI News reports that the programme, held in Makurdi, was aimed at equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to combat human trafficking and violence in their communities.
Executive Director of OWACDO, Dr Joy Ijuwo, said the menace of human trafficking and violence against persons continues to undermine human dignity and community safety, and requires collective action.
"The issues continue to affect women, children, and even men, stripping them of their rights, their freedom, and their sense of security," Ijuwo stated.
CBI News noted that the programme was part of the School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP), a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at preventing human trafficking and promoting safe school environments.
Representatives from the Benue State Government, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and other agencies pledged their support for the initiative.
