By Joy Odor
The Chairman and CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), Mrs Dabiri Abike Iri-Erewa has called on the Leadership of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) to step up its awareness and sensitisation strategies to halt the menace of irregular and unnecessary journeys across the desert and the Mediterranean by women and young Ladies.
The NiDCOM Boss made the call in Abuja when she received a 12-Member National Executive led by the National President Comrade Ladi Bala in Abuja.
Mrs Dabiri-Erewa expressed excitement at the NAWOJ visit and plans of collaboration but suggested a robust partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP.
She stressed that women who get lured with Greek hopes, end up mistreated, exploited and traumatized hence the need for awareness, Entrepreneurial skills and better environment for small business.
Earlier, the National President of NAWOJ, Comrade Ladi Bala 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.
She stated that the Association mission is to collaborate with the Commission 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.
Comrade Ladi stressed that a lot of women travel out of the country to seek greener pastures but end up as domestic slaves and prostitutes and promises to change the narratives.
Formed on October 25th 2009, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, is the Umbrella Body for Women Journalists in Nigeria.
