Activity Report
I will build on NACTAL Nigeria’s long-standing relationship
NACTAL Nigeria National President paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service , (NIS) , Kemi Nanna Nandap. Accompaning him was WOTCLEF Head who is also the North Central Zonal Cordinator of the network alongside some NACTAL Project Staff. The visit took place on Friday May
National Migration Policy Document Unveiled: Evolving Trends and
At long last the National Migration Policy was unveiled on Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Abuja Continental Hotel. The coordinating agency, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in partnership with other development partners, presented the revised 2025 National Migration before invited stakeholders. The 2025 policy
A Farewell to Austria Ambassador after five years
It was a fare the well evening for His Excellency, Thomas Schlesinger, the Ambassador of Austria to Nigeria who has completed his assignment in the country after five years.According to His Excellency, his coming to Nigeria has left him with countless memories.WOTCLEF recalls that the His Excellency Thomas Schlesinger hosted
Dialogue For Non-State Actors’ Engagement In The Implementation
On March 25, 2025, at the the United Nations Building, Abuja, at the invitation of the International Labour Organisation, (ILO), WOTCLEF Executive Director was invited with other stakeholders to theDialogue for Non-State Actors’ Engagement in the Implementation of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) in Nigeria.Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs)
Performing Arts: a tool for Social Transformation, new
WOTCLEF Executive Director, was invited by Pacesetter College, Guzape, Abuja as a guest speaker for the school's 2025 Theatre Day Event themed "Performing Arts: A Tool for Social Transformation, on Thursday March 20, at the school's premises.With a stage adaptation of the play 'The Trafficked Victims' written by Anthonia Okoro,
Protection of Human Rights regardless of status
WOTCLEF Executive Director, was among the 40 stakeholders invited to the forum for strengthening the capacities of West African States to develop a human rights-based response to Smuggling of Migrants and to effectively respond to human rights violations related to irregular migration forum. In February 2024, the United Nations Human
WOTCLEF head facilitates training organized by NAPTIP in
Wednesday February 12, 2015, at the invitation of NAPTIP, WOTCLEF Executive Director, Imaobong Ladipo Sanusi, was one of the Facilitators for a one-day capacity building training on the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and Referral Pathways for support to Victims of Trafficking and Violence Against Persons. The training which held at
NACTAL NIGERIA ADVOCACY VISITS TO KOGI STATE, INTERIM
http://wotclef.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kogi-Interim.mp4Lokoja, Kogi State, North Central, Nigeria. NACTAL Nigeria President, Abdulganiyu Abubakar in company of the Network's National Secretary, North Central, Kwara and Niger State Cordinators paid advocacy visits to the Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajia Fatimah Momoh and His Royal Highness David Agbayi, Etsu Adankolo of Adankolo community,
WOTCLEF Treasures Participate at Lilly Variety Camp Retreat
From 26th to 30th December, 2024, WOTCLEF Treasures were on a sponsored retreat to Lilly Variety Camp (LVC) which took place at British Nigerian Academy, Prince and Princess Estate, Abuja. With the theme 'Developing The Man That Develops The World', the attendees have much more they will relish on especially
WOTCLEF AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE AUSTRIA AMBASSADOR
Thursday December 19, WOTCLEF Executive Director, at the invitation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria and his wife, His Excellency Thomas Schlensinger and Susanne Keppler Schlensinger, interacted with key stakeholders and also had the opportunity to meet with Siamak Rouhani Deputy Head of Mission / Counselor of the
WOTCLEF Head was among the few Civil Society
DATA CRUCIAL FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION AS THE NATIONAL MIGRATION DATA MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP (MDWG) MEET IN LAGOS WOTCLEF Head was among the few Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) member organization’s head invited to the National Migration Data Management Strategy by the National Population Commission, (NPC).The meeting which held on the
A 3-day Mental Health intensive training was organized
A 3-day Mental Health intensive training was organized by MeCAHT and EXIST, sponsored by CKU. The training was designed specifically for professionals working in safe houses and shelters. The facilitators are partners from SDF who do an excellent work in training the caregivers
The office of the High Commissioner for Human
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the 11 and 12 December, 2024 engaged WOTCLEF Youths and others at the United Nations House, Abuja.
National Migration Dialogue: Beyound borders, celebrating migrants’ legacy,
The event opened with a stage presentation of an opera by youths who represented various professions and endeavours of Migrants.The musical drama vibrated as the audience applauded the beautiful performance.Shortly after, the Dance Troupe from Nasarawa State took the stage.With zest, the Bata Dancers came up and thrilled the audience.The
2024 Civil Society Forum on Migration and Development
All road led to Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria on Tuesday December 11, as actors in the Civil Society space converged at the 2024 Civil Society Forum . At the invitation of Civil Society Network on Migration and Development (CSO NetMade), WOTCLEF Executive Director, Imaobong Ladipo Sanusi, was selected
2024 World Day Against Human Trafficking
2024 World Day Against Human Trafficking Theme: Leave No Child Behind In The Fight Against Human Trafficking WOTCLEF Youth Ambassadors reach in-school students during their Peer-to-Peer sensitization in 5 schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja to mark the day.
Training on Enhancing Capacity For Return and Reintegration
WOTCLEF was represented at the Training on Enhancing Capacity for Return and Reintegration Assistance to Nigerian Returnees, organized by NCFRMI and IOM.To further improve the case management of returning Migrants, The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR) specified the establishment of coordination structures which led to
WOTCLEF was represented at the Women Community in
WOTCLEF was represented at the Women Community in Africa annual summit for 2024. Theme: Cyberspace Safety: Empowering Families in the Digital age because the challenges of the Cyberspace has a great impact on the overall Mental Health of the family.
The CSOs on Ending Child Marriage visited the
The village Head, Women Leader, Youths, Teachers, Nurse, the Police, representative of the Ibo community, clergy were all in attendance.The advocacy was tailored to issues on Child Marriage and Prevention.
Women Emphasise Sustained Support For Victims, Consideration Of
The commemoration of 2024 16 days of activism against gender based violence in Nigeria began on November 25 in Abuja with the 19 European Union Ambassadors/Heads of Mission represented in Nigeria hosting a breakfast meeting with invited small group of women leaders, heads of organizations. With the theme of 2024