27/08/2025
NACTAL Hosts Malian Delegation to Share Expertise in Combating Human Trafficking
Today, Wednesday 27 August, 2025, the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) Nigeria, under the leadership of National President Abdulganiyu Abubakar, hosted a delegation of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (TIPSOM) stakeholders from Mali at its National Office in Abuja.
The Malian delegation, led by Mrs. Oumou Naire, National President for Integration in Fighting Crimes and Seeking Justice, Mali, stated that the purpose of the visit was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the human trafficking landscape and operations in Nigeria for adoption in Mali.
The delegation further aimed to observe and learn from NACTAL's experiences to help improve their national policies and practices, and strengthen systems to combat human trafficking within Mali.
During the meeting, Mr. Abubakar welcomed the Malian delegation, emphasizing NACTAL's commitment to sharing its expertise.
The NACTAL Programme Manager Paulinus Onabe provided an overview of NACTAL, highlighting its vision, mission, core values, key partnerships, target beneficiaries, achievements, and challenges.
The presentation, further elaborated by the National President, stimulated insightful discussions and collaborative recommendations .
The meeting was also attended by Mrs. Ugo Laureal Ogbunude, former Technical Advisor, Partnership, under the A-TIPSOM project, who played a vital role in supporting the establishment of the West Africa Coalition Against Trafficking In Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (WACTIPSOM).
Mrs. Ogbunude expressed her satisfaction with the positive outcomes resulting from her efforts to support the establishment of the regional platform.
The engaging and insightful meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude from the NACTAL National President and Mrs. Abimbola Adewunmi,
TIPSOM Portfolio, UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa.
She commended NACTAL's dedication and willingness to sharing its knowledge with the Malian delegation.
Following the success of the meeting, the Malian delegation visited WOTCLEF, a NACTAL member organization shelter, for a site visit. The team was warmly received by Mrs. Imabong Ladipo-Sanusi, the NACTAL North Central zonal coordinator