Section 5: Functions of the Agency.

The functions of the Agency shall be to-
a enforce and administer the provisions of this Act;
b co-ordinate and enforce all other Laws on Trafficking in Persons and related offences;
c adopt effective measures for the prevention and eradication of trafficking in persons and related offences;
d establish co-ordinated preventive, regulatory and investigatory machinery geared towards the eradication of trafficking in persons;
e investigate all cases of traffrcking in persons including forced labour, child labour, forced prostitution, exploitative labour and other forms of exploitation, slavery and slavery-like activities, bonded labour, removal of organs, illegal smuggling of migrants, sale and purchase of persons;
f encourage and facilitate the availability and participation of persons who voluntarily, consent to assist in investigations or proceedings relating to trafficking in persons and related offences;
g enhance the effectiveness of Law Enforcement agents and other partners in the suppression of trafficking in persons;
h create public enlightenment and awareness through seminars, workshops, publications, radio and television programmes and other means aimed at educating the public on the dangers of trafficking in persons;
i establish and maintain communications to facilitate rapid exchange of information concerning offences under this Act;
j conduct research and strengthen effective legal means of international co-operation in suppressing trafficking in persons;
k implement all bilateral and multilateral treaties and conventions on trafficking in persons adopted by Nigeria;
l strengthen co-operation and conduct joint operations with relevant Law Enforcement and Security Agencies, International Authorities and
other relevant partners in the Eradication of Trafficking in persons;
m co-ordinate, supervise and control-
(i) the protection, assistance and rehabilitation of trafficked persons; and
(ii) all functions and activities relating to investigation and prosecution of all offences connected with or relating to trafficking in persons;
n adopt measures to identify, trace, freeze, confiscate or seize proceeds, property, funds or other assets derived from trafficking in persons or related offences;
o conduct research on factors responsible for internal and external trafficking in persons and initiate programmes and strategies aimed at
the prevention and elimination of the problem;
p facilitate rapid exchange of scientific and technical information concerning or relating to trafficking in persons;
q collaborate with Government Bodies both within and outside Nigeria whose functions are similar to those of the Agency in the area of the-
(i) movement of proceeds or properties derived from trafficking in persons and other related offences;
(ii) identities, location and activities of persons suspected of being involved in trafficking in persons and other related offences; and
(iii) exchange of personnel and other experts;
r establish and maintain a system for monitoring trans-border activities relating to trafficking in persons in order to identify suspicious movements and persons involved;
s deal with rnatters connected with the extradition and deportation of persons involved in trafficking in persons and other mutual legal
assistance between Nigeria and any other Country in Trafficking in Persons, subject to the supervision of the Minister;
t initiate, develop and improve special training programmes for personnel of the Agency and relevant Law Enforcement Agents charged
with the responsibility of detecting offences created under this Act; and
u carry out such other activities as are necessary for the efficient discharge of the functions conferred on it under this Act.