The National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons (NAATIP) has commenced a three-day workshop on “Operationalizing the National Action Plan Against Trafficking in Persons (NAP-TIP) 2026–2030 Strengthening National Coordination, Reporting and Implementation.” The workshop brings together members of the National Task Force on Trafficking in Persons to translate the NAP-TIP from a strategic framework into concrete, coordinated actions and measurable results.
Delivering the opening statement, Ms. Abimbola Adewumi, Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer from UNODC, highlighted the importance of effective national coordination, collective action and sustained commitment in strengthening the implementation of the NAP-TIP.
The workshop opening, introduction and objectives were delivered by Mr. Momodou Drammeh, Programme Officer at NAATIP, on behalf of the Executive Director, Ms. Isatou Dabo. He expressed appreciation to members of the National Task Force for their continued commitment, valuable input and responsiveness throughout the development and implementation of the country’s anti-trafficking interventions, noting that members have consistently responded whenever called upon to contribute to the work of the Task Force.
The first sessions focused on “From Strategy to Implementation: Key Features of the NAP-TIP and Results Framework,” providing participants with an opportunity to refresh their understanding of the Plan’s implementation priorities, institutional responsibilities and expected results without revisiting the entire drafting process. Participants subsequently engaged in an Institutional Mapping Exercise, identifying activities currently being implemented by their respective institutions, planned activities for 2027, existing coordination mechanisms and key implementation gaps.
The workshop further examined Gap Analysis and Prioritization of Activities, enabling participants to identify priority actions requiring immediate implementation, stronger coordination and resource mobilization. Over the next three days, participants will also work towards strengthening institutional coordination and accountability, clarifying roles and responsibilities, improving reporting and monitoring arrangements, identifying resource and capacity gaps, strengthening data collection and information-sharing mechanisms, and developing a practical implementation roadmap.
The workshop is aimed at ensuring that the NAP-TIP 2026–2030 moves effectively from strategy to implementation through stronger national coordination, clear institutional ownership, improved reporting and monitoring, resource mobilization and collective action to prevent trafficking in persons, protect victims and strengthen prosecution and partnerships.
FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION. FROM COMMITMENTS TO RESULTS.
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