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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is a federal agency in Nigeria that is responsible for preventing and combating human trafficking, as well as protecting and assisting victims of trafficking.
NAPTIP was established in 2003 and is responsible for implementing Nigeria’s national plan of action to combat human trafficking. It works to raise awareness of human trafficking, provide assistance to victims, and carry out investigations and prosecutions of trafficking cases.
NAPTIP operates a number of programs and initiatives to combat human trafficking, including:
Rescue and rehabilitation: NAPTIP operates a number of shelters and rehabilitation centers where victims of trafficking can receive support and assistance.
Investigations and prosecutions: NAPTIP works with law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute trafficking cases.
Prevention and awareness: NAPTIP conducts outreach and education campaigns to raise awareness of human trafficking and to prevent people from becoming victims.
Research and data collection: NAPTIP conducts research on human trafficking in Nigeria and collects data on the prevalence and impact of the problem.
NAPTIP plays a crucial role in the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria and works closely with other government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners to address the issue.
The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to announce seven new awards under the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). Starting October 1, 2022, these programs will implement innovative and transformative approaches to combat human trafficking, including a focus on financial inclusion in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; climate and displacement…
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded seven persons who allegedly trafficked two persons to Ghana under the pretext of securing them jobs. They are Vincent Osas, Anthony Kennedy, Godson Iyan Inye, Junior Ayala Ariyo, Desmond Johnson, Andrew Gabriel and Ebedebi Ayaye Friday. They have all pleaded not guilty to human trafficking, assault and participating in…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Anambra Command, said it rescued a 16-year-old girl, suspected to be a victim of human trafficking at Mgbakwu in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. NAPTIP spokesperson in Anambra, Anthony Okafor, said this to reporters on Friday in Awka. Mr Okafor said…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched an Amber Alert device to assist in the fight against human trafficking and enhance investigation and rescue efforts. The launch of the device on Wednesday in Abuja was with the collaboration of Meta, an American multinational technology conglomerate company. The Amber Alert…
The National Agency for The Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued six children from a trafficking network that specialized in the abduction and selling of children of Imo State Origin to an Auxiliary Nurse based in Port Harcourt Rivers State identified as Mrs Favour Amaegbulam. The six children and one pregnant girl were…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons received 5,275 calls reporting human trafficking-related cases nationwide from September 2021 to August 2022. The agency also said it secured 36 convictions in nine months. It noted that its partnership with the social media giant, Facebook, in September 2021 opened a new conduit that received…
Secretary to the Taraba State Government, Mr. Anthony Jellason, and the NAPTIP DG, Fatima Waziri during the inauguration of Taraba State Task Force on Human Trafficking. By THOMAS AKASE, Jalingo – Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has promised a robust collaboration and support to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP), has commenced the manhunt for an alleged notorious human trafficker following the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl and her son from Anambra community. Director General, of NAPTIP, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi who gave the order for the manhunt, said that the suspect simply known as…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, rescued nine victims of human trafficking in Kano. Zonal Coordinator for NAPTIP in Kano, Abdullahi Babale, said this in an interview on Tuesday in Kano. Mr Babale said that the two suspected human traffickers were arrested in connection…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it is mandatory for travelling agents to obtain a clearance certificate before embarking on any journey. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi, said this in Abuja on Saturday at a novelty match between the agency football club, and All Stars Football…
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