Human trafficking: Makinde to reintegrate migrant returnees

Author: Adeola BadruPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Human trafficking: Makinde to reintegrate migrant returnees

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced a plan to strengthen the reintegration of migrant returnees, including survivors of human trafficking. The initiative will train 700 rural and returning youths in climate-smart agribusiness and allocate 10,000 hectares of farmland. Makinde spoke at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, partnering with NCFRMI and ICMPD.

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