Mukhtar, who made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit to NAPTIP office, made a reference to pilgrims in Saudi Arabia who had either overstayed or absconded. Aside from biometric capturing, Mukhtar said NAHCON had mandated intending pilgrims to have a guarantor who would be responsible for their action and inaction. Therefore, stakeholders like the embassy, the airlines and law enforcement agencies should be involved in fight against human trafficking and cases of those who abscond in Saudi Arabia,” he said. He solicited for support for partnership and assistance from NAPTIP and private tour operators to stop the menace. Speaking, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli, expressed the readiness of the organisation to collaborate with NAHCON and other relevant agencies to curb the menace of human trafficking within the provision of the law.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 20, 2018 01:52 UTC