General News of Tuesday, 13 September 2016

Source: ultimatefmonline.com

Lordina Mahama in Cote D’Ivoire for human trafficking summit

Lordina Mahama being welcomed by enthusiastic Ghanaian residents in Abidjan Lordina Mahama being welcomed by enthusiastic Ghanaian residents in Abidjan

First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama has arrived in Cote D’Ivoire to a attend a summit to sign a joint declaration against cross border human trafficking and worst form of child labour with her Ivorian counterpart Mrs. Dominique Quattara.

The signing which will take place tomorrow is in recognition that the victims of human trafficking and the worst forms of child labour needs special attention and collaborative measures to combat the activities of traffickers.

The First Lady was received on arrival by the first lady of Cote D’Ivoire Madam Dominique Quattara. Mrs. Mahama was welcome by enthusiastic Ghanaian residents in Abidjan who had gathered outside the presidential lounge at the airport to catching a glimpse of the first lady.

She is accompanied by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Nana Oye Lithur and Deputy Minister for Employment and Labour Relations.