The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Commandant of Corps, Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, today, Thursday, August 31, 2023, pledged his continuous support, to join the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in the fight against human trafficking in the state.
He made this renewed effort known, at the book launch of a literary work, titled, “We are PRICELESS,” authored, by Juliana Francis, a seasoned and priceless journalist.
Alfadarai was ably represented, by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Corps, Abolurin Oluwaseun, who joined, the former Inspector General of Police and Chairman Police Service Commission, Dr Solomon Arase, Mr Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Frank Mba, ably represented, CP Idowu Owohunwa, ably represented, by Superintendent of Police Matilda Ngbaronye, Divisional Police Officer, Ilupeju Division and a host of other dignitaries, who attended the book launch.
While delivering a goodwill message on behalf of Commandant Usman Alfadarai, DSC Oluwaseun Abolurin said, “The book, which focused on the plight of the girl child and how they were being used, for trafficking as well as rescue approach and ways, in which they can be re-integrated back to the society, couldn’t have come at a better time than this, as all hands must be on deck, to eradicate this despicable act in our society.”
He further re-reiterated the efforts of the Corps, in fighting this menace and encouraged everyone present at the event to ensure the book is given the publicity it deserves, so, people can be guided and know the appropriate authorities to contact in case of such ugly occurrence amidst others.