AN EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NIGERIA

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This research examines the legal framework for human trafficking in Nigeria. The phenomenon of human trafficking, particularly in Nigeria has assumed alarming proportion. Nigeria�s poverty coupled with high rate of unemployment, massive devaluation of the local currency and civil and political unrest, are some of the factors responsible for a high rate of migration, and this paves way for human trafficking. The research examines the issue of human trafficking in Nigeria. The causes and effects of human trafficking were also examined. The research also examines the laws for combating human trafficking in Nigeria and their effectiveness. It was shown that there are problems militating against the effective enforcement of these laws which include corruption, porous border, poorly trained and equipped law enforcement agents, and poor prosecution of traffickers. The research recommends that Nigeria should effectively implement and enforce all of the ratified international laws and regulations, in order to provide an environment conducive to the elimination of human trafficking in Nigeria. The focus must be on all forms of trafficking including trafficking in children, and not limited to trafficking for prostitution and sexual exploitation.

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