The governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that his government would repatriate all Oyo indigenes found to have been trafficked to Lebanon. “We will pay for the repatriation of all Oyo State indigenes who have been confirmed to have been trafficked to Lebanon. She added that her office had been working closely with Lebanese authorities to identify Oyo State indigenes stranded in Lebanon, adding that the 40 victims already screened would be returning home this month. The government of Engineer Seyi Makinde has shown a renewed commitment to the welfare of our people in the diaspora and we are pleased with that. Sarumi-Aliyu revealed that in July, 11 indigenes of similar circumstance were rescued and are going through rehabilitation with the social workers in the Ministry of Women Affairs.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 02, 2020 11:03 UTC