House of Reps Urges NAPTIP to Combat Human Trafficking

The House of Representatives has tasked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Immigration Service to intensify coordinated operations against human trafficking syndicates. This resolution, passed on a Thursday, follows a motion by Hon. Dominic Okafor (Rep, Aguata), who expressed concern over the increasing activities of trafficking networks exploiting vulnerable Nigerians, particularly women and children.

The House called for stronger intelligence-led investigations, improved surveillance, effective prosecution, and enhanced funding for agencies combating human trafficking. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of better victim identification, rescue, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, and reintegration programs.

Okafor highlighted that victims are often deceived with promises of lucrative jobs, education, marriage, and better opportunities abroad, only to find themselves in forced labor, domestic servitude, sexual exploitation, forced begging, or even organ harvesting.