Border with Benin Exposes Oyo State to Human Trafficking Risk — NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has identified Oyo State as a source, transit and destination point for human trafficking. Its proximity to the Republic of Benin makes it especially vulnerable to cross-border exploitation. At a Stronger Futures Dialogue organised with the University of Amsterdam and the Oyo State Government, NAPTIP’s state commandant outlined the agency’s “5Ps Strategy” — Policy, Prevention, Prosecution, Protection and Partnership — aimed at raising awareness, enforcing laws, supporting victims and collaborating with stakeholders. He praised the state’s task force set up in 2020 for strengthening intelligence sharing, joint operations and capacity building. Residents are urged to beware of fake job offers, scholarships or travel opportunities promoted online. Genuine offers do not require secrecy from family or friends. NAPTIP warns that traffickers exploit poverty and desperation, often hiding schemes on social media platforms.
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