TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (PROHIBITION) LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION ACT (NAPTIP)

An Act prohibits all forms of human trafficking and establishes NAPTIP as the enforcement body. It targets traffickers, victims, and law enforcement agencies. This aims to eradicate trafficking through prosecution and victim support.

What Is This Policy?

Nigeria's comprehensive anti-trafficking statute prohibiting all forms of human trafficking, establishing NAPTIP as the enforcement body, and providing for victim protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

Who Does It Target?

Traffickers, recruiters, and exploiters Trafficking victims requiring protection NAPTIP and law enforcement agencies Civil society and international partners

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Eradicate human trafficking from Nigeria through prevention, prosecution of perpetrators, and protection and rehabilitation of survivors.

Key Features

Comprehensive Prohibition: Prohibits trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labour, organ removal, and all other purposes. NAPTIP Powers: NAPTIP may independently investigate, arrest, and prosecute trafficking cases. Victim Support: Provides shelters, legal aid, counselling, medical care, and vocational training for survivors. International Cooperation: Enables mutual legal assistance, extradition, and cooperation with international partners.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide; international cooperation provisions Beneficiaries: Trafficking victims; vulnerable communities Funding: Federal Government; donor support

How to Access

Report suspected trafficking to NAPTIP: 0800-NAPTIP1 Victims receive all services free of charge Whistle-blowers and witnesses may access protection Application method: Report cases to NAPTIP offices or the anti-trafficking hotline.

Important Terms

Life imprisonment applicable for child trafficking Consent of the victim is irrelevant in trafficking cases Employers who facilitate forced labour may be prosecuted

Impact & Metrics

Thousands of victims rescued and prosecutions secured annually.

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 Child Rights Act 2003, the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015, the Criminal Law, the Immigration Act 2015, and the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons especially Women and Children (Palermo Protocol) as ratified by Nigeria.