{"id":4323,"date":"2026-02-06T00:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T23:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/naptip-recruits-ogun-schoolchildren-to-tackle-human-trafficking\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T00:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T23:00:52","slug":"naptip-recruits-ogun-schoolchildren-to-tackle-human-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/naptip-recruits-ogun-schoolchildren-to-tackle-human-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"NAPTIP recruits Ogun schoolchildren to tackle human trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Taiwo Bankole<\/p>\n<p>The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Bello, on Thursday emphasised the importance of involving school-age children in the fight against child trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>Bello, represented by the Ogun State Commander of NAPTIP, Abosede Jimoh, made this disclosure while speaking with journalists during a sensitisation visit and the inauguration of the Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Persons Vanguard Club at Kobape Grammar School.<\/p>\n<p>The DG stated that the sensitisation programme, which is set to cover 50 schools across the state, is being implemented by NAPTIP in collaboration with the Ogun State Government and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development, with funding from the Government of the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>Bello explained that involving schoolchildren in the fight against human trafficking ensures they are aware of the tactics used by traffickers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of these criminally minded individuals could even be close family members. Children should therefore be ready to raise the alarm or speak up when they notice any suspicious activity related to child trafficking,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The DG further stated, \u201cThis Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Persons Vanguard campaign among our schoolchildren is being implemented by NAPTIP in collaboration with ICMPD and is funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe importance of raising awareness on human trafficking among schoolchildren cannot be overemphasised. Students are often targets because traffickers exploit their innocence and socio-economic vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis programme aims to enhance their knowledge of child trafficking indicators, the tactics of traffickers, and the dangers associated with human trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also intend to equip them with the skills to avoid becoming victims. More importantly, they will be able to spread awareness in their communities and report any suspicious activities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bello added that the ATIVAP program was inaugurated in 10 schools last year, while 15 schools have been earmarked for the first phase this year, with four already visited.<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking at the event, Samuel Okoroji, Project Officer of the School Anti-Trafficking Education and Empowerment Project, said the sensitisation programme, funded by the Netherlands government, is implemented by ICMPD and NAPTIP.<\/p>\n<p>Okoroji explained that the STEAP project is active in five states\u2014Ogun, Benue, Delta, Edo, and Enugu\u2014and aims to reach 50 schools in each state. He said the initiative focuses on anti-human trafficking awareness and capacity building for schoolchildren and other stakeholders to combat the menace nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The Principal of Kobape Grammar School, Mrs Adeyinka Akinyele, expressed gratitude to NAPTIP and its partners, saying the outreach would significantly help curb the rising incidents of child trafficking in the country.<\/p>\n<p>According to a 2024 U.S. Department of State report, human trafficking in Nigeria remains a critical, multifaceted crisis, with the country serving simultaneously as a source, transit, and destination for victims.<\/p>\n<p>The report noted that although Nigeria has intensified legal and enforcement efforts, leading to higher conviction rates, it remains on the Tier 2 Watchlist, indicating that it does not fully meet the minimum standards for eliminating trafficking but is making significant efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Copyright PUNCH<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>All rights reserved. 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