NSCDC, NACTAL IMPROVES COLLABORATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILD TRAFFICKING, ABUSE AND LABOUR IN ANAMBRA STATE

The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Commandant Maku Olatunde has thrown his weight and that of the command behind elimination of child trafficking,abuse and labour in Anambra State.

Commandant Maku stated this on Wednesday, May, 28 2025 when he received in audience members of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse, and Labour (NACTAL) Anambra State Chapter at the State Command Headquarters Awka.

He re- echoed that the elimination of child trafficking, labour, and abuse requires a collective effort of all stakeholders including parents, guardians, law enforcement agencies agencies and the community to tackle the disturbing trend which is a major violation of human rights.

Commandant Maku reiterated the stance of the NSCDC to protecting vulnerable groups, particularly children, from exploitation and abuse, in line with the Child’s Right Act 2003.

“The NSCDC will remain at the forefront of efforts to combat child trafficking and other related crimes, ensuring the protection of children’s rights and preventing their violation.

“The safety and dignity of Nigerian children are non-negotiable. Therefore , the sale and trafficking of children are crimes against humanity” he added.

Earlier, Mrs Eucheria Onyemaobi, the NACTAL Anambra State Coordinator said the essence of their visit was to strengthen collaborative efforts with the NSCDC in curbing the daunting menace of child trafficking, abuse and labour and other related offences.

She affirmed the need for joint collaborative efforts and a whole of society’s approach to addressing child ending trafficking which is a serious problem.

“‘This courtesy visit is a strategic move to leverage on the gains that the partnership between the NSCDC and the NACTAL have recorded over the years” she said.

SC Okadigbo Edwin
Head, Media and Tactical Ops
NSCDC Anambra State Command
For: State Commandant