The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has joined forces with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) to launch an anti-trafficking initiative called the School Anti-Trafficking Vanguard in Edo State.
The project known as STEAP, initiated with funding from the Dutch government, seeks to empower school administrators and coordinators with essential information so they can teach their students about the dangers of human trafficking.
The Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello, was represented by the Director of Research and Programme Development, Josiah Emerole, who stated, “Trafficking concerns have been integrated into the curriculum; however, teachers need to grasp these matters thoroughly to be able to teach their students appropriately.”
Ms. Monica Zanette, who leads the PAN Africa Region at ICMPD and was represented by Project Manager Amarachi Chike-Jerry, stated that the program aims to make schools secure environments where children are safeguarded against exploitation.
Rhoda Dia-Johnson, the STEAP Project Manager, stated that the program emphasizes prevention through increasing awareness and enhancing the capabilities of educators so they can better protect children from traffickers.
Provided by Syndigate Media Inc. (
Syndigate.info
).
