The Director General Prof. Fatitma Waziri-Azi today receive in audience delegates from
the Abiodun Essiet Initiative for Girls (AEIG) who were on a courtesy call to NAPTIP. The purpose of the visit was to brief the DG on the Organization’s achievements and to also seek further collaboration with the Agency in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence.
Speaking, the head of the delegation and Founder of the organization Mrs. Abiodun Essiet appreciated NAPTIP for the support, hard work, and dedication being put into every case the Initiative refers to the Agency. She stated that so far the AEIG has referred over 21 SGBV cases to NAPTIP and that these cases have been professionally handled by NAPTIP. Mrs. Essiet applauded the Agency’s protection officers across the 6 area councils and said these officers have been outstanding in their duties.
In her response, the Director General Prof Fatima Waziri-Azi PhD thanked the team for the visit and long standing collaboration with NAPTIP especially in the area of case referrals.
The DG also appreciated them for working closely with the Agency’s protection officers and assured the guest that the Agency will continue to work closely to ensure that SGBV issues are brought to their barest minimum.