NAPTIP Sensitises Students, Teachers on Human Trafficking in Yenagoa
By Ebis Freeman, YENAGOA – The Bayelsa State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has
intensified its public enlightenment campaign with a sensitisation programme for students and teachers of Redeemer’s International School, Yenagoa.
The awareness campaign, held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, focused on educating participants on the dangers of human trafficking, child abuse, and Violence Against Persons (VAP), as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb trafficking and related crimes in the state.
Speaking during the event, the Bayelsa State Commander of NAPTIP, Mrs. Ngozi Opara, who was represented by the Head of Public Enlightenment Unit, Mr. Sambo Wariebi, highlighted the growing threat posed by human traffickers and the need for increased vigilance among young people.
Mr. Wariebi took the students and teachers through various forms of human trafficking and related offences, explaining common indicators used by traffickers to lure their victims. He urged the students to be cautious about the company they keep and avoid situations that could expose them to exploitation.
He further encouraged participants to report suspected cases of human trafficking and abuse to NAPTIP through visits to the agency’s office or via its official communication channels.
According to him, early reporting and community participation remain critical in the fight against trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation.
Responding on behalf of the school, the Principal and Administrator of Redeemer’s International School, Pastor (Mrs.) Onyema Gloria Ihuoma, expressed appreciation to NAPTIP for bringing the awareness campaign to the institution.
She described the sensitisation programme as timely and impactful, noting that the knowledge shared would help protect students from falling victim to traffickers and other criminal elements.
Pastor Ihuoma assured the agency that the school management and staff would continue to disseminate the information received, ensuring that more students become aware of the dangers associated with human trafficking and related offences.
As part of the outreach, members of the NAPTIP team distributed Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to reinforce the key messages delivered during the sensitisation exercise.
Students and teachers who participated in the programme commended the agency for the initiative and pledged their support in reporting suspicious activities within their communities.
The sensitisation campaign forms part of NAPTIP’s broader strategy to strengthen public awareness and community involvement in combating human trafficking, child abuse, and violence against vulnerable persons across Bayelsa State.
Photographs from the event captured moments of interaction between NAPTIP officials, students, and teachers during the awareness session.
