Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim, has called on universities and higher institutions to integrate human trafficking awareness and migration literacy into their curricula as a tool of breaking the cycle of trafficking and illegal migration. Speaking as Special Guest Speaker at the 2025 annual academic summit at the University of Abuja on Wednesday, the minister reiterated that education remains the most powerful tool in equipping young girls with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices about their future.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the minister on Media and Publicity, Mr Jonathan Eze, the minister noted that quality and functional university education must go beyond theory and be practical, relevant, and empowering, adding that academic institutions must be intentional in preparing students – particularly young women for economic independence. The minister set out the context of her presentation by referencing some statistics, which, according to her, do not do justice to the immense potential that the country holds. The statement reads in part: “It is an honor and a privilege to stand before this distinguished gathering as a Special Guest Speaker at this year’s Annual Academic Summit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Abuja.
“Today’s event holds a deep personal significance for me – not only because it addresses a critical national and global issue but also because it brings me back t.
