By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), has expressed strong support for a united African front against human trafficking and ritual abuse.
Maude made the call during the Inaugural Africa Colloquium Against Human Trafficking, held between Thursday and Friday at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
The two-day event brought together representatives from Pepperdine University, California (USA), and policymakers, legal advocates, and experts from across Africa to chart a course for ending human trafficking and ritual exploitation on the continent.
In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry for Justice, Najib Lawan Danbazau, Maude commended the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for what he described as his “visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to justice, human dignity, and the protection of the vulnerable.”
According to him, “The policies of the present administration in Kano State continue to prioritize the rule of law, social justice, and human rights—values that perfectly align with the objectives of this colloquium.”
He added that Governor Yusuf’s administration “is working tirelessly to make Kano a model of humane governance where every citizen, particularly women and children, can live free from fear, exploitation, and abuse.”
Maude also praised the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for hosting and driving the initiative, describing it as “a testament to Lagos State’s proactive stance in fostering regional collaboration and cross-border partnerships to end human trafficking and ritual exploitation.”
He reaffirmed Kano’s commitment to supporting all efforts that protect victims, promote human dignity, and strengthen justice delivery across Africa.
