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NAPTIP Receives Over 200 Victims of Human Trafficking from Ghana

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, has promised to scale up collaboration with state and non-state actors within the West African corridors with a view to clampdown on the human trafficking syndicates operating within the region.

The director general stated this in Lagos while receiving over 200 victims of human trafficking who were rescued by Ghanian Authorities through its Economic and Organized Crimes Office (EOCO) in partnership the agency at the NAPTIP Lagos Command Office, Ikeja.

It will be recalled that in a letter addressed to the Director of NAPTIP by the Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crimes Office, Ghana, Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah, titled “Request for Assistance to Screen Suspects of Human Trafficking for Possible Prosecution in Nigeria”, the Ghanian authorities disclosed that report indicated that “a gang of people suspected to be Nigerians were engaged in human trafficking and prohibited cybercrimes and related activities within Kumasi at Oyanfa, a suburb of Accra, Ghana.

“Out of approximately 50 houses in Kumsark Estate at Oyarifa, about 30 are occupied by the traffickers and their victims. The victims are mainly young men, some of whom are minors”.

“On Thursday April 17th, 2025, the Office conducted a search operation within the Kumsark Estate during which 20 houses were searched. A total of 231 Nigerians nationals were found comprising 227 males and four females with age ranging from 15 to 18 years”, the Ghana EOCO said.

Adamu who was represented by the Lagos State Commander of NAPTIP, Mrs. Comfort Agboko, disclosed that while a good number of the victims where trafficked for sexual exploitation, some of them were deceived, recruited and trafficked to Ghana and forced into cybercrimes.

She said: “We are seriously disturbed by the latest development which is gradually making Ghana and other neighbuoring countries, an epicenter of trafficking precisely cybercrime and other exploitation. We have commenced discussion with some of our sister law enforcement agencies in Ghana, Cote D’voire, Mali, Gambia and other countries within the African corridor, to restrategize and dismantle the emerging organizsed criminal gangs within the areas.

“This also involved a review of some of the existing Memoradum of Understanding (MOU), bilateral agreement and other legal instruments with a view to ensuring synergy and collateral response.

“At the moment, we shall commence the profiling of these returnees to ascertain their medical needs, their health status, the required skills and other basic variables in order to render to them victim support cares and post-trauma services.

“It should be pointed out that the latest development is a fallout of our sustained onslaught on these criminal elements in Nigeria. In the past few months, NAPTIP has continued to disrupt their activities through our Cybercrime Response Team resulting in the arrest of several of them.

“This probably explains why they relocated to Ghana. But we shall smoke them out of Ghana with the support of our partner, EOCO and the Immigration Services.

“At the same time, the suspects among them shall be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in line with the provisions of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Law Enforcement and Administration Act 2003 as re-enacted in 2015”, the NAPTIP Boss said.

She thanked the EOCO Ghana and other partners as well as the Nigeria Diaspora Commission, Nigeria Immigration Service, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other partners for their support assuring the suspect shall made to face the wrath of the law.

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    By Muhammad Akibu Dalhatu

    By any measure of responsible discourse, Mr Sai’du Sani’s article, “Sokoto: A Backward Eye on Tambuwal’s Misses”, is less a critique and more a desperate exercise in political revisionism. It reads like a hit piece commissioned to whitewash today’s inadequacies by demonising yesterday’s stewardship.

    Let us be clear: the easiest way to win political points in a fragile democracy is to inherit credit and assign blame. That Mr Sani has chosen this route is hardly surprising. What is surprising, however, is the wilful disregard for fact and context in his fevered attempt to erase the towering contributions of Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to the development of Sokoto State.

    1. Governance with Vision, Not Vengeance

    Tambuwal’s tenure was defined by purposeful leadership, not performative optics. Contrary to Mr Sani’s insinuations, Tambuwal was never obsessed with self-glorification. He focused on policy reform, institutional strengthening, and investment in human capital.

    One of his most remarkable legacies was in basic education, where Sokoto — historically one of the lowest-ranking states in literacy and school enrolment — began to record measurable progress. Under his leadership:

    * Sokoto State became a national model for girls’ education, through strategic partnerships with UNICEF, which commended the state for increasing girl-child enrolment by over 100,000 pupils between 2016 and 2020.

    * His administration implemented a Cash Transfer Programme to incentivise poor families to enrol and retain their children in school, particularly girls.

    * Tambuwal also introduced free uniforms, sandals, and instructional materials for over 500,000 pupils, in partnership with the World Bank-supported Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative.

    In recognition of these efforts, the World Bank ranked Sokoto as one of the best-performing states under the BESDA programme, both in terms of implementation and impact. This led to increased funding from development partners and allowed the state to scale up its non-formal learning centres in hard-to-reach areas.

    He also approved the recruitment and training of over 2,000 qualified teachers, along with a 20% increase in salaries for teachers posted to rural communities, further improving motivation and quality of service delivery in public schools.

    His administration built over 1,500 classrooms across the state, rehabilitated dormant schools, ensured the prompt payment of teachers’ salaries, and introduced a rigorous education quality assurance framework to monitor teaching standards.

    In effect, Tambuwal’s education reforms were not only visible — they were measurable, recognised, and applauded by both local and international institutions.

    Beyond education, Tambuwal championed governance reforms that enhanced transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. His administration’s achievements in prudent financial management were also recognised by the World Bank under the State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) programme. Sokoto State received multiple commendations and financial grants under SFTAS for meeting stringent criteria on budget credibility, financial reporting, debt sustainability, and procurement reforms — clear evidence that governance under Tambuwal was not just ambitious, but accountable and transparent.

    His administration also prioritised healthcare delivery, upgrading dozens of primary healthcare centres and launching one of the most ambitious maternal and child health programmes in Sokoto’s history.

    2. Water Infrastructure and Misplaced Claims

    It is laughable — if not tragic — that water delivery is now being paraded as the singular metric of governance success. Tambuwal’s administration invested in sustainable solutions, including the expansion of water schemes and the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure such as the Goronyo and Shagari dams. Water, like governance, is not resolved overnight — especially not in mere months, as Mr Sani would have the public believe. Indeed, even in criticising Tambuwal, his detractors are compelled to measure success by the foundations he laid.

    3. Transparency and Transition

    The claim that Tambuwal left no handover notes is not only false — it is absurd. Official documentation, audited accounts, and administrative records were duly handed over to the incoming administration. If chaos exists today, it is not a legacy of the past; it is a consequence of the present.

    4. Financial Responsibility

    On the issue of state finances, Tambuwal did not run a government of slogans. Every naira expended was documented and subjected to audit. If there are credible allegations concerning the sale of state assets, the current administration possesses both the files and the legal authority to act. What it cannot do is rewrite a record that is already in the public domain.

    5. The Integrity of Silence

    Tambuwal has maintained a dignified silence since leaving office — not from fear, but from a deep understanding of the burden of leadership. His political career has spanned the legislature, the executive, and the diplomatic corridors of the nation. He need not respond to every outburst or provocation. His legacy is measured in commissioned projects, instituted reforms, and improved lives — not in sirens, headlines, or social media theatrics.

    6. A Governor, Not a Gladiator

    Leadership is not defined by attacking one’s predecessors. It is defined by the capacity to build upon their efforts, improve systems, and take responsibility. To govern through bitterness and blame is to miss the very essence of public service.

    Tambuwal remains a national figure of substance — not because of curated online nostalgia, but because his record transcends party lines and withstands the test of time. He is not battling irrelevance; he is rising above pettiness and political theatrics.

    To those who think Sokoto forgets, we say this: the people remember who led with humility, who governed with vision, and who respected the mandate they were given. And yes — they will remember again in 2027.

    History is not shaped by propaganda. It is shaped by truth, by people, and by time. And time, as always, is on the side of those who served with honour.

    *Muhammad Akibu Dalhatu is a former commissioner for Information and Societal Reorioentation in Sokoto State

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    PDP Group Appeals to Atiku, Others to Support a Southern Presidential Candidate

    . Blames Atiku for laying foundation for PDP’s woes 

    Chuks Okocha in Abuja 

    Against the run of defections rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a group within the party under the aegis of the PDP 100 Percent, has appealed to former vice president Atiku Abubakar and other northern politicians to support the emergence of a southern presidential candidate.

    The PDP group blamed the former vice president for laying the foundation of the current PDP woes as he was the master mind of those that sabotaged former President Goodluck Jonathan when he led five governors to defect to the APC in 2014.

    In a statement , the National Coordinator of the group, Dennis Shima said:  ‘’At  this critical turning point  in our democratic history, it is imperative to call on all and sundry within PDP to support a southern presidential candidate to complete eight years in the presidency after eight years of former President Buhari from 2015 to 2023.”

    The group further said: ‘’Southern Nigeria has, credible and young presidential materials  that can match the incumbent President Bola Tinubu than recycling the old brigade who continue to dominate the political scene.”

    ‘’It is worthy of note that, most of the people who are agitating for a Northern presidential candidate of PDP are protagonists of  Atiku Abubakar  who unfortunately forgot to mention how magnanimous PDP has been to him,  after he and others in the North orchestrated defeat of PDP in 2015.”

    ‘’PDP would have been, 27 years in the presidency of the Nigeria’s Fourth Republic if not for activities of New-PDP, a fractional PDP mainstream group, which joined forces against PDP presidential candidate in 2015.”

    ‘’The same scenario repeated itself in 2023 with a group of five governors led by former Governor Nyesom Wike who is now FCT Minister under APC led Federal Government.’’ Denis Shima stressed.

    According to the national coordinator of the PDP group, ‘’Recall that, Atiku would have remained in APC led federal government under President Buhari if President Buhari had fulfilled his promised to carry him alongside in his Change Mantra minded federal government. But unfortunately, President Buhari didn’t carry Atiku along hence he returned to PDP in December 2017.’’

    The group advocated young and vibrant politicians in the south like  Governor Seyi Makinde to be supported  for the PDP presidential ticket in 2027.

    The national coordinator of the PDP group urged party members not to mind the role played by Makinde in the  G5 headed by former Governor of Rivers State and the current FCT Minister as well as the role the Oyo State governor  played in the defunct G5, explaining that it was based on equity, fairness and justice. 

    Trying to justify Makinde membership of G5,  he said: ‘’Because, it was odd to field a presidential candidate from the North immediately after eight  years of a Northerner in the office of the president of Nigeria in person of General Buhari in 2023.”

     Going down historical lines, the PDP group said that ‘’In 2014/2015 members of PDP under auspices of New-PDP led by Atiku orchestrated the defeat of PDP incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan  and paved way for APC led Federal Government. This is undeniably, the reason why, Nigeria is where we are today, in terms of insecurity and economic woes. 

    ‘’In 2017, PDP leaders in a Constitutional Review Committee headed by Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam  deliberately amended the PDP Constitution to allow for returnees like Atiku Abubakar and others to have equal rights as members of PDP who never defected at all since inception of PDP. 

    ‘’We all, clapped and affirmed at eagle square on 10th December, 2017. Before then, PDP had a constitutional probation period of two years of active membership before one could be allowed to contest for offices within PDP and public offices under PDP as a vehicle to elective public offices. 

    ‘’Recall that, Atiku returned to PDP officially in December 2017 and on 5th December, 2017 at the NEC Hall of PDP National Secretariat where he addressed a World Press Conference to justify, why he left APC led Federal Government under then President Buhari few years after he orchestrated their coming to power.  Atiku  clearly returned to PDP because all his hope was lost in the President Buhari led Federal Government unlike former Governor of Rivers State Mr. Wike who is FCT Minister as a former leader of defunct G5 or Integrity Group of 2023.

    ‘’In 2018, Atiku Abubakar  was considered by most of PDP national leaders as the most suitable candidate to unseat President Buhari, considering the fact that, he is from the North where President Buhari hails from. PDP Southerners, allowed and didn’t contest against the aspirants from the North.

    ‘’This is why, it is imperative to consider the most suitable candidate from the South like Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde to fly PDP presidential flag in 2027 against his fellow Kinsman President Tinubu who has failed Yoruba Nation in the aspect of good governance of Nigeria’s federation. Because, insecurity of everything ranging from lives and property, value of naira to dollar, political instability among other unconstitutional practices like suspension of elected Executive and Legislative Arms of Government in Rivers State. 

    ‘’Southerners  in PDP had qualified aspirants for, 2019 Presidential ticket but allowed the North because it was a strategy to defeat President Buhari with his kinsman or fellow northerner. Therefore, it is fair, just and equity enough for Northerners in PDP who are qualified like Atiku to jettison 2027 Presidential aspirations like Southerners did for the North in 2019.

    ‘’In 2022, PDP presidential ticket was made open because the North couldn’t defeat their own in 2019 but luckily for the North, Atiku Abubakar got the Presidential ticket. Unlike the 2019 scenario, when PDP presidential candidate was from the North while PDP National Chairman was from the South in Person of  Prince Uche Secondus, the North insisted to have both presidential candidate and PDP national chairman at the expense of 2023 presidency unfortunately.” 

    ’Therefore, PDP stakeholders across board, in the interest of democracy should, support a dependable PDP National Chairman from the North in order to avoid a repeat of 2023  scenario when the North cling to 2023 presidential candidacy, PDP National Chairman and Director General of 2023 presidential campaign council. 

    ‘’Now in 2025, some Northern stakeholders of PDP are hell bent on retaining the position of PDP National chairman and 2027 presidential candidacy. Is this not a clear call for the unfortunate 2023 scenario to repeat itself? We are, a living witness to these unfolding realities that needs to be tamed democratically as soon as possible in the forthcoming 2025 PDP NEC slated for May, 2.

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    . Blames Atiku for laying foundation for PDP’s woes  Chuks Okocha in Abuja  Against the run of defections rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a group within the party under the

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