By Akonasu Gbedozin Cross section of participants State actors, community delegation, development experts, rights advocates, and stakehold...
By Akonasu Gbedozin
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| Cross section of participants |
State actors, community delegation, development experts, rights advocates, and stakeholders from across Badagry gathered at Sycomore Hotels, Ajara Topa, for a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening local mechanisms for protecting migrants and combating human trafficking and smuggling.
Held from 23rd to 24th June 2025 under the PROMIS project—a joint initiative supported by OHCHR, UNODC, IOM, and the Lagos State Task Force against Human Trafficking—the workshop focused on promoting gender-sensitive, rights-based responses to migration-related human rights violations.
The event brought together key state and local actors, including representatives of the Lagos State Attorney General, NAPTIP, National Youth Council of Nigeria, LNSC, NGOs, women and youth groups, and transport workers. Day One featured technical sessions on migration trends, trafficking, and legal frameworks, with interactive segments led by UNODC experts. Day Two emphasized community-driven early warning systems and referral pathways, with panels exploring practical strategies for local support and protection.
Concluding the workshop, participants committed to deepening collaboration between state and grassroots actors, including linking local efforts with the Lagos Neighbourhood Watch and strengthening coordination frameworks. Attendees expressed confidence that the knowledge gained would enhance community resilience and improve responses to human trafficking in Badagry and beyond.
Photo credit: CityMood Badagry
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