History of National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters, Gifmis code, Function, Duties and Addresses of Fed.Gov’t. Agency.
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP):
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, founded in 2003 in order to combat human trafficking and other similar human rights violations. It was established under a federal bill on July 14, 2003, by the Trafficking in Persons(Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2003 through the advocacy of Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation (WOTCLEF).
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) Gifmis code:
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) Function
They carry out research and strengthen effective legal means of international co-operation in suppressing trafficking in persons.
Create public enlightenment and awareness through seminars, workshops, publications, radio and television programmes and other means aimed at educating the public on the dangers of trafficking.
They take measures to identify, trace, freeze, confiscate or seize proceeds, property, funds or other assets derived from trafficking.
NAPTIP maintain a system for monitoring trans-border activities relating to trafficking in persons.
They strengthen co-operation and conduct joint operations with relevant law enforcement and security agencies, international authorities and other relevant partners in the eradication of trafficking in persons.
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) Duties
Investigation and Monitoring.
Legal and Prosecution.
Counseling & Rehabilitation.
Public Enlightenment.
Research and Programmes Development
Training and Manpower Development.
Administration.
Finance and Accounts.
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) Headquarters
No. 2028,Dalaba street, Wuse Zone 5, FCT Abuja.
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) Zonal offices
Lagos Zonal Command is located at 165 Oba Ladejobi Street G.R.A IKeja Ikeja Lagos State.
Uyo Zonal Command is located at Plot 40, Akwa Ima Estate, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
Enugu Zonal Command is located at 18B Ekulu West GRA, Enugu.
Benin Zonal Command is located at 47 Adesuwa College, GRA, Benin City, P.O. Box 267, Edo State Benin Edo State.
Osogbo Zonal Command is located at No. 9 Papa Charlee Street, Ataojo Estate, By NECO, Osogbo Osun State.
Makurdi Zonal Command is located at No.1522, Victor Malu Road Crescent, Kanshio, New GRA, Makurdi, Benue States.
Maiduguri Zonal Command is located at No 15 Zannar Bukar Dipcharima Road, Old GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Sokoto Zonal Command is located at No 16, Bunza Road, Behind Dogon Daji House, Opposite Husseini Medical Centre, Sokoto.
Kano Zonal is located at No. 98 Foundation Road, Tarauni LGA, Kano.