NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE PROHIBITION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT
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An Act establishes the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons to investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases in Nigeria. It targets traffickers, victims, and law enforcement partners. This combats trafficking through enforcement and victim support.
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE PROHIBITION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT
What Is This Policy?
The legislation establishing NAPTIP as Nigeria's dedicated anti-human trafficking law enforcement agency, with powers to investigate, prosecute, and facilitate the rehabilitation of trafficking victims.
Who Does It Target?
Trafficking victims and survivors Traffickers, recruiters, and exploiters Law enforcement agencies working with NAPTIP International counter-trafficking partners
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Establish and empower a dedicated anti-trafficking agency to combat all forms of human trafficking in Nigeria through enforcement, prevention, and victim protection.
Key Features
NAPTIP Establishment: Creates NAPTIP as an autonomous anti-trafficking agency under the AGF with investigative and prosecutorial powers. Coordination: Coordinates anti-trafficking activities across all federal and state agencies. Victim Services: NAPTIP manages shelters, counselling, and reintegration programmes for trafficking survivors. International Cooperation: Works with Interpol, UNODC, and foreign agencies on cross-border trafficking cases.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — NAPTIP has offices in all geopolitical zones Coverage: Nationwide and international cooperation Beneficiaries: Trafficking victims; vulnerable communities Funding: Federal Government; international donor support
How to Access
Report trafficking: call NAPTIP hotline 0800-NAPTIP1 Victims access shelter and services free of charge NGOs working on trafficking must partner with NAPTIP Application method: Report trafficking to any NAPTIP office or the anti-trafficking hotline.
Important Terms
All forms of human trafficking are criminal offences Victim repatriation is coordinated through NAPTIP and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Trafficking convictions carry sentences up to life imprisonment for child trafficking
Impact & Metrics
NAPTIP has rescued tens of thousands of trafficking victims and secured hundreds of convictions since establishment.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.naptip.gov.ng Contact: National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2015 (as amended), the Child Rights Act 2003, the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015, the Slavery and Forced Labour Act, and the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons (Palermo Protocol).