CHILD TRAFFICKING IN NIGERIA: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE PROTECTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NAPTIP)

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  • May 13, 2023
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CHILD TRAFFICKING IN NIGERIA: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE PROTECTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NAPTIP)

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CHILD TRAFFICKING IN NIGERIA: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE PROTECTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NAPTIP)

Nneka O. ANAUKWU[1]

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Stella I. ORJI[2]

Abstract: Nigeria has a history of human cum child trafficking. The prevalent sexual trade/ exploitations, child labour, street hawking of Nigerians home and abroad among others; are consequences of this menace. Thus, the paper sought to ascertain the role of the National Agency for the Protection of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) as a tool and the role of education in curbing the increased rate of child trafficking in Nigeria. The paper is exploratory; relied on secondary materials and built around Structural Functionalism theory. It examined the existing practices employed by the agency in order to ascertain its effectiveness in combating the said phenomenon. In doing so, it revealed that Nigeria has undertaken several mechanisms to address human/child trafficking problem within her borders. Nevertheless, it is unlikely that NAPTIP and other mechanisms against human trafficking will be effective without the emphasis on the roles of education. For this reason, the paper recommended, the need for the Nigerian government to ensure that NAPTIP receives sufficient funding for its fights against human trafficking and as well, educational awareness and national campaigns against the menace. More so, there is need to strengthen the borders between Nigeria and her neighbours. In addition, there is need to address the root causes of human trafficking such as the issues of poverty, inequality and conflicts.

Keywords: Child trafficking; Education; Forced Labour; Human Trafficking; NAPTIP

[1]Dr. Anaukwu is a Lecturer II of the Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

[2] Dr. Orji is a Lecturer II of the Department of Political Science, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.

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Role of Igbo Language as Indices in Curbing Modern Day Slavery

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Role of Igbo Language as Indices in Curbing Modern Day Slavery

Chukwu, Benadette Chinasaokwu

Department of Igbo Language, Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State.

benadettechinasaokwu@gmail.com; Phone Number: 09018152181

Abstract

Slavery has existed in many countries of the world, and it continues to cause a lot of untold hardships to its victims.  Modern day slavery manifests through forced labour, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, neocolonialism etc. These widespread problems across Igbo land and globe are still in existence despite Government efforts to curb it through the 1999 Constitution at article 34.1(b) which declares that no person shall be held in slavery and in the criminal code Act which criminalizes slavery dealing under section 369. Also National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Legislation providing for the rights and protection of children in Nigeria- Child Right Act (2003), the ugly situation has been on the increase. This paper therefore, sees the use of Igbo language as a tool to curb modern day slavery in Igbo land through various agencies like the family, school and church via mass media, folktales etc. The paper further looks into the negative effects and consequences of modern day slavery in the society. The study adopts qualitative research design because it identifies and structurally analysed the use of Igbo language in curbing modern day slavery in Igbo land. The method of data collection include: primary and secondary sources. The primary sources include: introspection i.e. the researcher’s intuitive knowledge of Igbo language and culture, oral interview and observation technique while the secondary sources include: data from relevant books, journals, and internet materials. Finally, the paper gives some recommendations that can help check and contain slavery in this modern time.

Key words: Igbo language, curbing, Modern day slavery, sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

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