Since 1984, Benoy Berry has served as CEO and chairman of Contec Global Inc., an international security technology company headquartered in London. Benoy Berry was named the patron of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign (NAHTC) for his enthusiasm for the program upon first learning of it. In 2012, Nigeria launched a three-year campaign to raise awareness about the risks and realities of irregular migration caused by human smuggling and migration.
Although the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that no one should be held in slavery, illicit slave trade is a widespread problem in the world today. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the illegal slave economy reaps more than $150 billion in profits each year. Fifteen of the world’s top 20 countries engaged in modern slavery are in Africa. In response to these disturbing trends, Nigeria became the first African country to enact anti-trafficking legislation and found an anti-trafficking agency.
Combatting human trafficking and slavery effectively requires focused efforts in Africa and around the globe. Taking responsibly for this modern-day problem can help alleviate the suffering of millions of individuals and families in Africa.
Although the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that no one should be held in slavery, illicit slave trade is a widespread problem in the world today. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the illegal slave economy reaps more than $150 billion in profits each year. Fifteen of the world’s top 20 countries engaged in modern slavery are in Africa. In response to these disturbing trends, Nigeria became the first African country to enact anti-trafficking legislation and found an anti-trafficking agency.
Combatting human trafficking and slavery effectively requires focused efforts in Africa and around the globe. Taking responsibly for this modern-day problem can help alleviate the suffering of millions of individuals and families in Africa.