NAPTIP condemns obscene pictures of minor shared by father on social media

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By Deborah Akpede

Lagos, May 12, 2024 (NAN) The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP),  has condemned the obscene pictures of a four-year girl,  shared by an Edo-based father on social media.

The father, who posted different obsene pictures of his daughter wrote:  ” “My daughter will grow to love the lifestyle.

Many social media users had called on NAPTIP and the police,  seeking the arrest of the man.

NAPTIP, while reacting to the photos on Sunday on its official X handle @naptipnigeria, said it was a crime to post child sexual material.

“Thank you all for bringing this obscenity to our attention. This is Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) which is a crime.

“Relevant authorities have been alerted.

“We are working on contacting Meta to bring down the accounts while we track the offenders,” it stated.

The agency urged the public to desist from further sharing the unsanitised pictures of the child.

“You are adding to the problem by aiding the distribution of CSAM which is also a crime, ” it stated.

The Force Public  Relations Officer (FPRO) ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who also responded to the post on his verified X handle @princemoye1,  said  the matter had been reported to the  Edo Police command for investigation and necessary action.

“The command will take it up and counsel the parents rather than prosecute them, ” he said.

According to him, it is an act of indecency and exposing the young child to moral dangers.

“This kind of a thing will expose the girl to the rots in our system and moral dangers.

“Many of us don’t know the implications of what we do. We will educate them, and many alike, ” he said. (NAN)

The Labour Party (LP) in Edo on Saturday,  announced its campaign council for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for Sept. 21.

The council, led by Rev. Sam Omede as Director-General and Dr Ehikioya Agboga as Deputy, will be inaugurated on May 13.

Other members of the council are Sen.

Mr Kelly Ogbaloi, State Chairman of the party unveiled the members of the campaign council while addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Benin.

This was after a stakeholders’ meeting of the State Working Committee with senatorial, local government leaders and executives across the 18 local government areas of the state.

Ogbaloi said: ” in preparation for the upcoming election, we have meticulously selected individuals of impeccable character to lead the State Campaign Council and local government campaign committees

He also appealed to members to leverage the forthcoming new voters’ registration exercise to expand the voter’s base as well as ensure broader participation in the electoral process.

“A robust membership drive shall be launched to attract new members and reconcile with  disenchanted individuals who have legitimate grievances,” he added.

The LP chairman said that Ken Omusi the party’s youth leader had been suspended from the party for anti-party activities, announcing Dan Ero from Oredo local government as his replacement

He added that the suspension  on some members, excluding Ken Omusi, had been lifted.

According to him,  a reconciliation committee will  be set up to ensure peace among aggrieved party members ahead of the election. (NAN)

Kenneth Anetor, Executive Director of A New Thing International Foundation, has been honored with the prestigious Nigerian Emerging Leaders Award. His nearly decade-long journey in the non-profit sector had been marked by notable achievements and a passion for making a positive impact.

Kenneth’s extensive experience as a certified Trainer of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and as a holder of a certificate in Understanding Addiction from Harvard Medical School, had contributed to his well-respected status in the field.

In his leadership roles, Kenneth served as the Ambassador for the Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics and for the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs. In addition, he had been elected as the National Treasurer of the National Almond Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NAPPMAN), with a four-year tenure.

Kenneth’s collaborations with various organizations, including the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the Nigerian Youth Parliament, demonstrated his commitment to reducing drug demand and fostering community development across Nigeria. His passion for health, education, gender rights, and youth development had been evident in all his efforts.

The award ceremony, held at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, had recognized the remarkable contributions of emerging leaders like Kenneth Anetor. This event celebrated those who had shaped the future of Nigeria, and Kenneth’s recognition had underscored his role in this movement toward positive change.