The Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Akingbolahan Adeniran, has said that victims of human trafficking will get free legal services through the creation of Ogun State Public Interest Law Partnership (OPILP).
Adeniran made this revelation in Abeokuta, on Monday, during the fourth meeting of the State Taskforce on Human Trafficking, adding that OPILP would be partnering with private legal practitioners, to render free legal services (Pro-Bono) to indigents and victims of human trafficking across the state.
The Commissioner who is also the Chairman of the Taskforce said the services would only be rendered if the victim wanted to pursue a civil action against the traffickers, noting that it would be an advantage for victims who want to claim damages or compensation for the dehumanisation meted on him/her through the Pro-Bono.
He added that the task force would also enrol the victims in various empowerment training programmes, such as, Anchor Borrowers and other existing programmes, either on governmental or non-governmental bases, as most of the persons affected are less privileged, which make them more vulnerable.
“The State Taskforce will enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with governmental and Non-Governmental Organisations with the aim of training the victims for more support, as well as empowering them with basic skills, under the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies for proper rehabilitation, that will make them have a source of income,” he said.
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