Fayemi goes hard on human traffickers, declares zero tolerance

In an effort to set Ekiti state free from all forms of criminal activities, the state governor, Kayode Fayemi has declared his administration’s zero-tolerance for human trafficking.

Fayemi said his government will not have mercy on anyone found culpable with the act of human trafficking.

In a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola, on Monday, Fayemi who was represented by his deputy, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, spoke during the inauguration of the State Task Force on Human Trafficking and the Justice Sector Reform Committee at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti.

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Fayemi also revealed that the government has put in place institutional measure to eradicate the inhumane practices, vowing that those engaged in such illegal acts will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Olawale Fapohunda, is the chairman of the two committees.

Fayemi said committee members were carefully selected based on their experience and pedigrees, urging them to see the assignment as a call to duty.

Thanking them for accepting the offer to serve, the governor prayed to God to give them the wisdom to discharge the assignment aimed at reforming society.

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