Ngozi Adeleke, the wife of the Governor of Osun State, has expressed her willingness to collaborate with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

During a visit from NAPTIP Zonal Director Effeh P. Ekrika on Tuesday, Adeleke conveyed her commitment to combating the trafficking of women and children, emphasizing the importance of justice and fairness in this endeavor.

She shared her disappointment upon learning that a significant number of females rescued from Libya hailed from Osun State, surpassing the figures from other states in the country.

“The development worried me and I was touched.

“I will be partnering with NAPTIP. I assure you that my office is open and I will be willing to work to stop the trafficking.

“I also assure you that the governor would be briefed on this latest development.

“It bleeds my heart to see females being trafficked, the deception of little girls being prostituted or used to beg for money.

“The atrocities of women and child trafficking would have to stop.

“My office would promote the advocacy and we will partner with NAPTIP,” she said. 

In his statement, the Zonal Director of NAPTIP affirmed that the agency is working in collaboration with security agencies to effectively eradicate the trafficking of women and children.