WARRI (DELTA): The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has urged students across Delta State to report any suspicious approaches or movements to their teachers, promising swift action to rescue victims and prosecute offenders.
The call came during the inauguration of Anti-Trafficking Vanguard Clubs at schools across the state, where members pledged to raise awareness and combat human trafficking within their campuses.
At the Special Education Centre in Agbor, the Zonal Commander reaffirmed NAPTIP’s commitment to protecting pupils, describing the Vanguard Clubs as a strategic step in the fight against human trafficking.
He urged students to lead by example, reject all forms of trafficking, and promptly report suspicious activities to teachers and parents.
The Principal, Mrs Ezehi Francisca Chukwudi, praised NAPTIP and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development for the timely initiative, describing it as impactful.
A similar event at Ute-Ukpu Grammar School in Ika North East LGA saw stakeholders pledge support to ensure the effective functioning of the new Vanguard Club.
During the events, Mr Offiah outlined NAPTIP’s five-point strategy—Protection, Prevention, Prosecution, Partnership, and Policy and educated students on the three essential elements of trafficking: the act, the means, and the purpose.
Delta State Project Officer for STEAP, Ijeoma David-Ukoko, encouraged club members to share knowledge and remain committed to the programme.
The inauguration featured goodwill messages from representatives of the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, distribution of educational materials, and cultural performances by students.
