Most Trafficking Crimes In Nigeria Are Dedicated By Girls – NAPTIP

The Nationwide Company for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Individuals (NAPTIP) has disclosed that almost all human trafficking and adoption crimes within the nation are carried out by largely ladies.

Fatima Waziri-Azi, director-general of NAPTIP, mentioned this on Thursday, Could 25, at a workshop organised for non-governmental organisations in Akwa Ibom, Anambra and Cross River states.

Waziri-Azi, represented by Arinze Orakwue, expressed disappointment over the massive variety of ladies who’ve been concerned in trafficking offences in Nigeria.

“The company has executed nicely and continues to be doing nicely, striving to guard all individuals in opposition to human trafficking and violence in opposition to individuals by way of people-centred entry to justice and the supply of protected areas,”  Waziri-Azi mentioned.

“It’s unhappy that a lot of the human trafficking and adoption crimes reported to the company are dedicated by ladies

“This workshop is aimed toward equipping NGOs concerned within the struggle in opposition to human trafficking and educating them the social risks of kid labour, battery and different home crimes.

“It will assist handle rising points within the trafficking of individuals and unlawful adoption procedures within the nation.

“We’re advocating elevated enlightenment, particularly on the grassroots, the place many individuals ignorantly give out their youngsters and likewise the place these crimes are largely dedicated.”