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The Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration (PCMM) has appointed Innocent Duru, an Assistant News Editor with The Nation Newspaper as the chairman of its Working Group on Regular Pathways and Trafficking in Persons.
The appointment, which took effect on June 18, was conveyed in a letter by the PCMM Director, Aihawu Victor.
According to the organisation, Duru’s appointment was in recognition of his experience, commitment and contributions to migration discourse, human rights protection, and advocacy for vulnerable persons.
PCMM expressed confidence that his leadership would provide the strategic direction and coordination needed to strengthen the activities of the thematic working group.
“As Chair of the Working Group on Regular Pathways/Trafficking in Persons, your role will include providing strategic leadership and coordination for the activities of the group, facilitating meetings and consultations among members and supporting PCMM in identifying key issues, gaps and emerging trends relating to migration and trafficking in persons,” the appointment letter stated.
The organisation outlined several responsibilities for the new chair, including leading the development of policy recommendations, advocacy messages and position papers; promoting collaboration among civil society organisations, government agencies, development partners and community actors and encouraging knowledge-sharing and coordinated responses to migration challenges.
Duru is also expected to support awareness campaigns on safe, orderly and regular migration pathways, while contributing to efforts aimed at preventing trafficking in persons and protecting survivors.
Other responsibilities include providing periodic updates and reports to PCMM leadership, representing the working group at meetings and advocacy engagements and upholding the organisation’s values of promoting rights-based and humane responses to mixed migration.
PCMM noted that it expects the working group, under Duru’s leadership, to make significant contributions to the protection of migrants, the promotion of safer migration options and the fight against human trafficking.
In his acceptance note, Duru pledged to discharge his responsibilities in line with the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.
The Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on addressing migration challenges through collaboration, policy engagement and the promotion of rights-based approaches to migration management and protection.
