National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons
NAPTIP
About
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is a law enforcement agency of the federal government of Nigeria. It works to combat human trafficking and related human rights violations, including complying with international obligations under the Trafficking in Persons Protocol and complementing the United Nations Transnational Organized Crime Convention. The agency investigates and prosecutes trafficking cases, rescues and rehabilitates victims, and runs public enlightenment, research, training, counselling and other programmes. It is headquartered in Abuja and operates nine zonal commands, and it partners with civil society organisations and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its work.
History
NAPTIP was established on July 14, 2003 under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act (2003), following advocacy by the Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation (WOTCLEF). It is mandated to enforce that Act and, from 2015, was also given responsibility for implementing the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act. Between 2003 and 2017 the agency reported over 600 convictions of human traffickers and the rescue of over 3000 victims, including Nigerians rescued from Libya with the help of the Federal Government and international organisations.
Source: Wikipedia: National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons
Key Facts
Established
July 14, 2003
Headquarters
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Director General
Dr. Fatima Waziri-Azi
Jurisdiction
Federal Government of Nigeria
Abbreviation
NAPTIP
Website
naptip.gov.ng