The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), FATIMA WAZIRI says the agency has secured 631 convictions since its establishment.

WAZIRI made this known while speaking with newsmen during the workshop for its Public Relations Officers and Public Enlightenment Officers in Lagos.

She said that the number of convictions in 2022 was the highest since the agency’s inception.

According to her, this accomplishment not only sends a strong message to the perpetrators of human trafficking but also serves as a deterrent to potential offenders.

She also noted that the agency has successfully rescued and received over 22,000 victims, demonstrating its commitment to combating the heinous crime.

She added that in terms of rehabilitation, NAPTIP had supported about 20 victims of human trafficking up to the university level.