WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS 2023

Mission 89 collaborated with IOM to host a commemorative event called "World against Trafficking" at Pure Fitness Africa, Lekki Phase 1, on July 28, 2023. The primary goal of this event was to raise awareness among young athletes about current trends and advancements in human trafficking in the sports industry.

The young athletes listened attentively as Dr. May Ikeora, a specialist in Anti-trafficking, gender, and peacebuilding, presided over the event and introduced Lerina Bright, the Executive Director of Mission 89; Laurent M.J. De Boeck, the Chief of Mission of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and other speakers. They discussed a variety of topics with the youths, providing sound advice and tips on how the traffickers could find them.

The young people were divided into groups for a fun and interactive session that included a competition. Each group was challenged to come up with strategies and solutions to combat human trafficking, as well as ways to support their career goals.

The winners received cash prizes and other prizes provided by the sponsors. Following this segment, there was a thrilling 30-minute ball juggling performance in which the students demonstrated their impressive tricks and talents.

The program came to a close at 2 p.m., leaving the air buzzing with the students' enthusiasm. They'd gained valuable knowledge on how to navigate the football industry and avoid falling into the wrong hands.