The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP): It is Nigeria’s multidisciplinary Agency created to tackle the scourge of human trafficking.
The Following are the functions of NAPTIP
- To coordinate of all laws on trafficking in persons and related offences; the law prescribed ten years imprisonment for trafficking of children and forced begging or hawking and ten years of life imprisonment for sexual enslavement. etc.
- To adopt measures to increase the effectiveness of eradication of trafficking in persons;
- To adopt witness protection measures;
- To enhance effectiveness of law enforcement agents to suppress traffic in persons;
- To establish proper communication channels, conduct research and work on improving international cooperation in the suppression of traffic in persons; by land, sea and air;
- To reinforce and supplement measures in bilateral and multilateral treaties and conventions on traffic in persons;
- To work in collaboration with other agencies or bodies that may ensure elimination and prevention of the root causes of the problem of traffic in any person;
- To strengthen and enhance effective legal means for international cooperation in criminal matters for suppressing the international activities of traffic in person;
- To strengthen cooperation between the Attorney-General of the Federation, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Immigration Services, Nigeria Customs Services, Nigeria Prison Services, Welfare Officials and all other agencies in the eradication of traffic in person;
- To take charge, supervise, control and coordinate the rehabilitation of trafficked person
- They coordinate law enforcement, protection and preventive initiatives of the various levels of Government and Non Governmental Organisations working in this area.
- They help to suppress human trafficking
- They prosecute its perpetrators and offer a range of protection services to victims of the crime, including temporary sheltering, counselling, rehabilitation, reintegration and access to justice.
11 thoughts on “Functions Of NAPTIP”
How do I report a child who was trafficked into the country for child Labour?.
Dear Kayode,
It is nice and humane of you to look out for the interest of another human, especially that of a vulnerable child. Below are the phone numbers, email addresses as well as NAPTIP’s various branch offices. Please, do reach out to the one closest to the town/city you live, and inform us should you need additional help.
Head Office – info@naptip.gov.ng – 07030000203 – FCT, Abuja
Uyo Zonal Command – infouyo@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601804 – Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Benin Zonal Command – infobenin@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601802 – Benin, Edo State
Sokoto Zonal Command – infosokoto@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601805 – Sokoto, Sokoto State
Maiduguri Zonal Command – infomaiduguri@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601806 – Maiduguri, Borno State
Kano Zonal Command – infokano@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601800 – Kano – Kano satae
Lagos Zonal Command – infolagos@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601801 – Ikeja, Lagos State
Enugu Zonal Command – infoenugu@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601803 – Enugu, Enugu State
Thank you for your care.
Sincerely,
The Passnonow Team
good day sir, we need your help in our family and all our efforts is abortive… I have a sister travelled to Libya on the promised of going to Spain through one of our brother… although the family was unaware of the journey only her and her brother knows. she got to Libya after 2 weeks according to her because nobody know the time she was travelling because we taught she is in Lagos doing her work. she called us that she is in Libya, we were shocked how,when? although nothing we can do again,we only prayed for her. After 7 months the information gotten to us that she has phycological disorder/mental problem and she is no more in the house again.since 5 Feb 2016 we haven’t know where about her in Libya Tripoli…… now what can we do see/find her…..thanks
Dear Kazeem,
It’s so sad what happened to your sister, and I think you should alert the appropriate authority to help you with this case. Below are the websites and phone numbers of NAPTIP head and zonal offices nationwide. You should make contact with the one closest to you.
Head Office – info@naptip.gov.ng – 07030000203 – FCT, Abuja
Uyo Zonal Command – infouyo@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601804 – Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Benin Zonal Command – infobenin@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601802 – Benin, Edo State
Sokoto Zonal Command – infosokoto@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601805 – Sokoto, Sokoto State
Maiduguri Zonal Command – infomaiduguri@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601806 – Maiduguri, Borno State
Kano Zonal Command – infokano@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601800 – Kano – Kano satae
Lagos Zonal Command – infolagos@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601801 – Ikeja, Lagos State
Enugu Zonal Command – infoenugu@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601803 – Enugu, Enugu State
I hope everything turns out well. Best wishes.
The Passnownow Team
What is the organisation structure of a zonal office?
Do the officers have powers of arrest?
How do they work alongside the’Trafficking in People’ unit of the police force?
thanks
Good Day,
I have issue with the father of my kidz & since then he has been denying me of my rights on them by not getting close to any of them. How can you be of help to me, please?
Dear Miz Blessing,
It’s sad that you are not allowed access to your kids. Below are the websites and phone numbers of NAPTIP head and zonal offices nationwide, and I believe they have the resources to help you.
You should make contact with the one closest to you.
Head Office – info@naptip.gov.ng – 07030000203 – FCT, Abuja
Uyo Zonal Command – infouyo@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601804 – Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Benin Zonal Command – infobenin@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601802 – Benin, Edo State
Sokoto Zonal Command – infosokoto@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601805 – Sokoto, Sokoto State
Maiduguri Zonal Command – infomaiduguri@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601806 – Maiduguri, Borno State
Kano Zonal Command – infokano@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601800 – Kano – Kano satae
Lagos Zonal Command – infolagos@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601801 – Ikeja, Lagos State
Enugu Zonal Command – infoenugu@naptip.gov.ng – 07080601803 – Enugu, Enugu State
I hope everything turns out well. Best wishes.
The Passnownow Team
Good morning ma. I really appreciate the good works your great organization is doing, improving the life style of citizens.
Please ma, I want to know if naptip is different from welfare.
I will be greatful for your reply, please. Thanks.
Please how can this organization help facilitate the return of someone in deportation camp in libya
What do I do in a situation whereby naptip officials are delaying judgement when they found out that the accused person is highly influential and happens to be a friend or relative to one of naptip staff?
Consider seeking a redress at the court of law.
Regards.