OSITA Osemene

Osita Osemene, others to speak at MPI Europe webinar

Osita Osemene, others to speak at MPI Europe webinar - Voice For African Migrants Osita Osemene, Project Director, Patriotic Citizen Initiatives (PCI) Nigeria, is among the experts who will speaking at the MPI Europe Webinar scheduled for Tuesday...

Osita Osemene is a renowned human rights and advocacy activist with extensive experience in migration and human trafficking issues. His expertise lies in providing support and training to returnees and victims of trafficking, helping them reintegrate into society and access funds to start their businesses.

Some key areas of his expertise include ¹:
- *Human Trafficking Prevention*: Osita Osemene has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and irregular migration. He has collaborated with organizations like the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to combat human trafficking.
- *Returnee Support*: Through his organization, Patriotic Citizens Initiative (PCI), Osita provides psychosocial support, training, and access to funds to help returnees start their lives anew. He has reportedly trained over 25,000 returnees.
- *Advocacy*: Osita Osemene has advocated for policy changes and government support to address human trafficking and irregular migration. He emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach among security agencies and stakeholders to tackle the issue.
- *Community Sensitization*: PCI, under his leadership, conducts awareness campaigns in schools, communities, and churches to educate people about the dangers of human trafficking and irregular migration.

Osita Osemene's personal experience of being a returnee himself has driven his passion for this work. He has also written a book, "Chasing a Mirage – My Search for an Oasis," detailing his journey ¹ ².