By Our Reporter
Ilorin (Precise Post) – As countries across the globe mark World Refugee Day the Kwara First Lady and Founder Ajike People’s Support Centre, Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq, said we desperately need to fight for a more inclusive and equal world, a world where no one is left behind.
Mrs AbdulRazaq said this in a statement issued by her Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olayinka Adeniyi, in Ilorin on Saturday.
The first lady commended government’s efforts in getting Nigerians who are refugees in other countries back home.
She said that it was important to emphasize that any citizen of Kwara that wishes to move out of the country does so with due diligence so as not to end up in pitiable situations, adding that it is better to stay home and help to build the state.
According to her, the World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilise political will and resources so refugees cannot only survive but also thrive.
“While it is important to protect and improve the lives of refugees every single day, international days like World Refugee Day help to focus global attention on the plight of those fleeing conflict, and persecution and those seeking for greener pastures and jobs.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns which has caused loss of jobs and economic downturn in most countries has shown us how desperately we need to fight for a more inclusive and equal world: a world where no one is left behind.
“It has never been clearer that all of us have a role to play in order to bring about change. Everyone can make a difference.
“Almost 80 million people were forced to leave their homes last year due to war, famine and economic deprivation. This trend has to stop.
“We have seen so many Nigerians leaving the country in search of work or better economic opportunities.
“This has led to some ending up in modern day slavery, displacement and abusive situations,” she said.
