The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has charged parents, especially those in the rural areas, to desist from subjecting their children to labour and trafficking.

The emir gave the charge at Ungogo town when he paid a working visit to the district area, saying girl-child trafficking was abhorrent practice in the society today.

While lamenting the social problem, the monarch said taking small girls to cities for hard labour retards their future progress.

According to him, the practice also retards the progress of the society.

“Do not engage your girl-child in the street hawking, or send them to cities for labour,” the emir admonished.

“Life doesn’t go smoothly without education and good moral upbringing,” he added.

The Kano emir also called on the subjects to intensify efforts in safe-guarding their domains through collaboration with the security agencies.

“Whenever you notice a suspicious character in your area, do not relent to inform the leaders as well as security operatives,” he said.

Source – Premium Times