National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

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About National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons is a government establishment tasked with tackling the problem of human trafficking in the country. The agency is responsible for enforcing the laws on human trafficking and also apprehend and prosecute offenders of the law. NAPTIP is also involved in counselling, providing shelter, rehabilitating and reintegrating victims of trafficking.

History of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons was established on 14th July, 2003, by the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2003. The Federal Government created the Agency to tackle problems in trafficking in persons especially women and children as they are most rampant. The Act that created National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons was as a result of a private bill of a non-governmental organisation WOTCLEF, sponsored at the National Assembly.

Safety

NAPTIP is a secure building. There is no threat to security here.

Things To Do

Guests who visit the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons building usually go there to report cases of women and children trafficking. People who visit the Agency should go with the appropriate information on the victim and proof of the crime.

Best Time to Visit The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

The best time to go to the Agency would be during working hours as workers will be available to attend to issues at hand.

Most Common Visitors

The most common visitors of the Agency are government officials and people who have as issue to report.

Why You Should Visit

To help the Agency with its quest to alleviate women and children trafficking in the country.

Weather at National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons is located in Abuja North-Central of Nigeria.Thus, it experiences three weather conditions every year. This includes a warm, humid rainy season and a blistering dry season.  In between the two, there is a brief interlude of harmattan occasioned by the northeast trade wind, with the main feature of dust haze and dryness. Temperatures can drop to as low as 16 degrees during the harmattan period.