The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ on Friday said it is willing to collaborate with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, to address irregular migration.
NAWOJ said it is prepared to help speak for women in journalism who are in troubled waters in the Diaspora especially the stranded and exploited who have lost hope and dignity as women.
The National President NAWOJ, Ladi Bala disclosed this when she led a 12-member National Executive on a courtesy visit to NiDCOM boss, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa in Abuja.
Bala stressed that the association is ready to change the narrative of irregular migration as a lot of women travel out of the country to seek greener pastures but end up as domestic slaves and prostitutes.
She further commended Dabiri-Erewa for her accomplishments in fighting for justice and equity for Nigerians irrespective of gender, religion and ethnicity, at home and in the Diaspora.
Dabiri-Erewa thanked the association and urged them to step up their awareness and sensitisation strategies to halt the menace of irregular and unnecessary journeys across the desert and the Mediterranean by women and young Ladies.
However, Dabiri-Erewa suggested that NAWOJ should have a robust partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP as she stressed that women who get lured with Greek Hopes, end up mistreated, exploited and traumatized hence need for awareness, Entrepreneurial skills and better environment for small business.
