Abia ThinkTank

Governor Alex Otti’s Administration and the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Abia State: A Comprehensive Analysis The administration of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State has prioritized combating human trafficking as part of its broader agenda to enhance security, protect vulnerable populations, and restore the state’s socio-economic integrity. Human trafficking, particularly the exploitation of young women and children from rural communities such as Umunneochi and Ohafia, has historically plagued Abia State, earning it negative recognition in national and international reports. Leveraging policy reforms, interagency collaboration, grassroots advocacy, and victim-centered rehabilitation programs, the Otti administration has launched a multi-pronged strategy to…