About Us

What is ATIPSOM

The Action Against trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria (ATIPSOM) began in 2018, through an agreement between the European Union Delegation (EUD) and the Government of Nigeria. A Delegation Agreement was signed in June 2018 between the European Union and FIIAPP, which is the coordinating unit managing the bulk of the program.

The program is designed to reduce trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM) at national and regional level with specific emphasis on women and children.

The expected outcomes are: (1)  Improved governance of the migration sector in Nigeria, with specific focus on the fight against TIP and SOM; (2) Enhanced prevention of TIP and SOM in key states of origin and of transit; (3) Improved protection, return and reintegration of victims of trafficking and of smuggling from Europe (4)  Enhanced identification, investigation and prosecution of traffickers and smugglers (5) More effective cooperation at national, regional and international level in fighting TIP and SOM.

The project corresponds to the “5 Ps” strategy (Policy, prevention, protection, prosecution and partnership), adopted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and  is aligned with national policy framework – including Nigeria’s National Policy on Migration (2015), elaborated with EU support during the 10th EDF, and the Trafficking in Persons Prohibition Enforcement and Administration Act (2015) – and the 2015 EU-Nigeria Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility (CAMM).

The action contributes to specific objective 3 of the 11th EDF EU-Nigeria National Indicative Programme (NIP) “Support to government action to enhance capacity to manage migration and mobility”, and specifically to expected result 3.1. “Implementation of enhanced national and local institutional capacities to manage migration”, result 3.3. “Improved border management” and result 3.4 “Implementation of the Nigeria-EU CAMM“

Gender equality is the principal cross-cutting issue in the program, considering that the 80% of the victims in trafficking are women victims of sexual slavery.

FIIAPP and the EU

The Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas (FIIAPP) is a public sector foundation that manages international cooperation projects within the 2030 Agenda framework.  With a mandate based on the exchange of experiences between the public Administrations of different countries, it is a means for Spanish and European cooperation efforts.

The Foundation works to support governments by focusing on international cooperation projects, assisting public policy reform processes shaped by partner country priorities.

With a presence in over 100 countries, FIIAPP creates space for dialogue between counterpart institutions, as well as knowledge exchange through the engagement of public expertise.  FIIAPP consequently encourages stronger relations and trust between public institutions, and relationships that can last beyond the project, which also contributes to creating shared values amongst societies of our partner countries.

The ATIPSOM project is funded by the European Development Fund and contributes to specific objective 3 of the 11th EDF EU-Nigeria National Indicative Programme (NIP) “Support to government action to enhance capacity to manage migration and mobility”, and specifically to expected result 3.1. “Implementation of enhanced national and local institutional capacities to manage migration”, result 3.3. “Improved border management” and result 3.4 “Implementation of the Nigeria-EU CAMM”.

For more information about EU in Nigeria: https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/nigeria_en

People from Action Against trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria
People from Action Against trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria
People from Action Against trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria
People from Action Against trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria
People from Action Against trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria

Who We Work With

We work with our stakeholders to ensure a responsible and sustainable proyect, and to increase our positive contributions.

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NACTAL

Network of Civil Society organization against Child trafficking, abuse and labour (NACTAL) is Nigeria CSO mitigating against TIP, abuse and labour.

NACTAL
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NAPTIP

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) was created by the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2003.

NAPTIP
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NIS

NIS mission is to strengthen the security and prosperity of Nigeria through proactive, effective and efficient border security and migration management.

NIS
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NPF

NPF makes Nigeria safer and more secure for economic development and growth; to create a safe and secure environment for everyone living in Nigeria.

NPF

This project aims to enhance Nigeria's management of migration by more effectively addressing trafficking and smuggling of human beings.

This project aims to enhance Nigeria's management of migration by more effectively addressing trafficking and smuggling of human beings.

ATIPSOM Contact Details

Abuja Office (Nigeria)

+234 8061298338 | info@atipsom.com

“Thanks to the collaboration of A-TIPSOM project, information and education is offered to citizens to prevent them from traveling illegally and being exposed to the mafias. This is an international problem so the involvement of international partners is very important as it facilitates the prosecution of traffickers”

Emmanuel Adaramola NACTAL National President