Nigeria faces significant challenges with child trafficking both within the country and internationally. An estimated 8 million Nigerian children are engaged in exploitative child labor and thousands of Nigerian girls are trafficked into the commercial sex industry in countries like Italy. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) was established to address this issue through investigations, prosecutions, public awareness campaigns, and international cooperation. However, NAPTIP continues to face challenges like a lack of funding, slow judicial processes, and ensuring international agreements are properly implemented.

1. NIGERIA: Country Presentation on Child Trafficking M. Babandede Head, Investigation & Monitoring. NAPTIP, Nigeria

4. NIGERIA P opulation - Above 124 million S ize - 923,768.64 sq. km S tates - 36 + Fed. Capital Territory L GA - 774

7. Nigeria: ILO Report 40% of street children are trafficked at national and international levels 8million Nigerian children engaged in exploitative child labour 19% of children work in dangerous environment after school hours Over 124m 64m children

8. Nigeria - within the sub-region

20. A CONVICTED HUMAN TRAFFICKER .

24. A Charm found in Voodoo Shrine

25. A European Photo found in the shrine

26. Voodoo Man arrested by NAPTIP

28. Victim of abuse

29. Another victim of abuse

39. Trafficking now on the national agenda due to support on research & advocacy Stakeholders coordinating mechanism established Laws and implementing & structures in place (NAPTIP) Agreements drawn with destination countries Arrest, investigation, prosecution/rehabilitation Establishment of shelters and Youth Resource Centres Achievements

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