The Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, joined the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Anambra State, to mark this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, while speaking during the event in Awka
on Saturday, 1st August 2026, on the theme “Trapped Behind the Scam,” draw attention to the growing menace of trafficking disguised through fraudulent job offers, online scams, and deceptive recruitment schemes that continue to ensnare unsuspecting victims, particularly women, children, and young persons.
The Ministry reaffirmed its unwavering commitment, under Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration, to the protection of women and children against exploitation and abuse, noting that the collaboration with NACTAL reflects government’s resolve to strengthen partnerships with civil society organisations in tackling this menace.
The Commissioner used the occasion to call on parents, guardians, and community leaders to remain vigilant against fraudulent recruitment schemes, and urged young persons to exercise caution regarding unverified job offers, particularly those requiring travel outside the country.
It commended NACTAL for its continued advocacy and reiterated its readiness to support all initiatives aimed at ending human trafficking in Anambra State.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
participants, dressed in branded T-shirts and holding placards with the inscription “Say No to Human Trafficking,” embarked on a walk to sensitise residents of Awka and the wider public on the dangers of trafficking.
Speaking in a radio program, at the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), the
Commissioner called on residents of the state to join hands in the fight against domestic violence and all forms of abuse against women and children.
Mrs. Onyekesi discussed the importance of the August meeting as a platform to promote peace, family values, and the protection of vulnerable persons. She urged families, communities, and traditional leaders to speak out against domestic violence, stressing that abuse should not be tolerated or hidden under the guise of family matters.
She reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare to supporting victims of abuse, providing necessary interventions, and ensuring that perpetrators face appropriate action.
The Commissioner encouraged women and members of the public to report cases of violence and seek help through the Ministry, assuring that the government remains dedicated to building safer homes and communities across Anambra State.
