NAPTIP DG Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking in Nigeria
NAPTIP DG Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking in Nigeria
NAPTIP DG Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking in Nigeria
Abuja – The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, OON, has urged stakeholders and partners across Nigeria to intensify efforts, strengthen collaboration, and enhance synergy to effectively tackle human trafficking nationwide.
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She made the call while addressing participants at the opening of the validation workshop on the Draft Nigeria Trafficking in Persons Country Report, 2025, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The workshop is part of the Support to Migration Governance in Nigeria (Component 3) initiative and is organized by NAPTIP with funding from the European Union.
The 2025 Nigeria Country Report on Trafficking in Persons, the third edition, is a joint initiative between NAPTIP and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The report provides an evidence-based assessment of human trafficking in Nigeria, offering policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and development partners a detailed understanding of the scale, trends, drivers, and manifestations of trafficking across the country.
Binta Bello emphasized the importance of translating research into action, stating, “Our success depends on sustained collaboration, coordinated action, and a shared resolve to translate research findings into concrete interventions that reach communities, protect victims, and dismantle trafficking networks.” She also expressed gratitude to the European Union, UNODC, and other partners for their continued support in combating human trafficking.
In his remarks, Danilo Campisi, Deputy Country Representative of UNODC Nigeria, commended NAPTIP for its achievements in the fight against human trafficking and pledged continued support to stakeholders. Ron Hendrix, Representative of the European Union delegation, also reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to backing NAPTIP and UNODC in their efforts.
The workshop brought together stakeholders from across Nigeria, highlighting the shared commitment to strengthen the country’s response to human trafficking.
NAPTIP DG Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking in Nigeria
