NAPTIP Bayelsa Strengthens Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Through Partnership With DO Foundation
Ebis Freeman, YENAGOA, — In a renewed effort to strengthen the fight against human trafficking and related crimes, the Bayelsa State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic collaboration with stakeholders following a courtesy visit by the Dise Ogbise Foundation (DO Foundation).
The courtesy visit, held on July 17, 2026, saw the Founder of DO Foundation, Dr. Dise Ogbise Goddy-Harry, lead her delegation to the NAPTIP Bayelsa State Command to reinforce the existing partnership between the two organizations.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Dise Ogbise Goddy-Harry described DO Foundation as a non-governmental organization committed to promoting justice, security, education, and sustainable development. She said the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with NAPTIP and congratulated the State Commander, Mrs. Ngozi Opara, on her deployment to Bayelsa State.
Dr. Dise also pledged the foundation’s unwavering support for NAPTIP’s mandate, particularly in combating human trafficking through public enlightenment, advocacy, and community engagement across the state.
Responding, the Bayelsa State Commander of NAPTIP, Mrs. Ngozi Opara, expressed appreciation to the foundation for the visit and its continued confidence in the agency. She reiterated NAPTIP’s resolve to work closely with civil society organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to intensify sensitization campaigns, prevent human trafficking, and protect vulnerable persons.
Mrs. Opara noted that effective partnerships remain crucial to achieving the agency’s mandate, adding that the collaboration with DO Foundation would further enhance public awareness and strengthen efforts to curb trafficking in persons and related forms of exploitation in Bayelsa State.
The visit concluded with both organizations reaffirming their commitment to building a safer society through sustained collaboration, advocacy, and coordinated action against human trafficking.
