WAEC Civic Education 2017 Theory question 104

Theory question 104

Human Trafficking

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Outline any five functions of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP).

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Model answer

Any five:
Enforces anti-trafficking laws.
Investigates and prosecutes traffickers.
Rescues, counsels and rehabilitates victims.
Public enlightenment on the dangers of trafficking.
Works with local and international agencies (police, Interpol, embassies).
Keeps records and does research on trafficking.
Seizes assets of traffickers for victims' trust fund.
Note: since the 2015 Act the agency is called the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.

Explanation

Five functions.