IOM, NAPTIP Join Forces to Train Journalists on Migration in 2024 Dialogue

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) are set to collaborate in the 2024 Migration Dialogue organized by the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM).

This virtual event, taking place on Saturday, August 10th, aims to enhance the capacity of journalists and other professionals involved in migration issues.

Paola Pace, the Deputy Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, will be the guest speaker, delivering a lecture on “Migration Trends: Threats and Opportunities.” NAPTIP will also share its strategies and experiences in combating human trafficking.

Dr. Ajibola Abayomi, President of JIFORM, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are pleased to have reputable speakers from the IOM and NAPTIP working with us to expand the frontiers of migration knowledge. This dialogue is beyond a mere meeting; it is an opportunity for us to widen our network with various professionals on the global stage and to further update participants on global best practices.”

JIFORM, a non-profit organization established in 2019 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, comprises over 300 journalists and volunteers worldwide focused on migration issues. The organization has previously facilitated significant events such as the African Migration Summit in Ghana, the West African Media Migration Summit in Togo, and the Intercontinental Migration Summit in New York. JIFORM also held its 3rd and 4th Migration Summits in Canada in 2022 and 2023, respectively, and organized the annual migration conference for Nigerian journalists in 2023.

The event is open and free to all those interested in understanding the complexities of migration within legal frameworks. To register, participants can visit the provided link or contact the organizers directly.

Registration Link
For inquiries, please call: +2348111811225 or +447867765478.

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