By Happiness Edeawe

The Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM), Paola Pace, has officially handed over vital materials for migrant support to the Edo State Migration Agency in Benin City. 

The items include ICT equipment, a shelter, and a case management database, aimed at enhancing the agency’s capacity to support migrants and curb human trafficking.

The handover is part of the Managing Migration Through Development (MMDP) 2.0 project, implemented in collaboration with the Italian government and other stakeholders. The initiative seeks to address irregular migration, promote safe migration, and protect vulnerable individuals in Edo State.

Speaking during the ceremony, Paola Pace highlighted the significance of the intervention which underscores the UN agency’s commitment to supporting Edo State’s efforts to prevent human trafficking and ensure the safety of vulnerable migrants and community members. 

The Head of IOM Edo State, Arshan Khan, described the event as a significant milestone in the organization’s partnership with the state. 

Representing the Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice assured IOM of the government’s continued collaboration.