Bilateral Cooperation and Human Trafficking Eradicating Modern Slav
This book presents a case study of human trafficking from Nigeria to the UK, with a focus on practical measures for ending this trafficking. The study addresses the many aspects of human trafficking, including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, labo
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BILATERAL COOPERATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING ERADICATING MODERN SLAVERY BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND NIGERIA
MAY IKEORA
“This unique publication uncovers a whole new wealth of knowledge about human trafficking between Nigeria and the UK. It combines strong cultural intelligence with in-depth academic analysis which is often lacking in much of cross-country anti-trafficking literature. The difference in perceptions by state actors in Nigeria and the UK in relation to what constitutes ‘human trafficking’—be it in terms of culture, human rights, immigration, economic or social factors—has been a huge barrier in efforts to address this twenty-first-century catastrophe which in my view is worsening by the day. The debate around ‘consent’ in relation to children, women in prostitution and the special status of men as improbable victims of human trafficking erode the ability of states and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to devise the right policies and intervention to support victims, especially in source countries like Nigeria. Whereas little efforts are made in Nigeria in relation to prevention and protection, the author makes an important, often overlooked point that state actors might view human trafficking as a social but more importantly an economic tool to supplement the country’s statutory welfare role rather than as a human rights or even human-centred issue propagated by Western countries like the UK—only when it is convenient to do so. The lack of a powerful anti-trafficking movement in Nigeria has been a huge barrier to counter the above misconception about the role of the Nigerian state in addressing human trafficking—with much of the lobbying done outside, either by diaspora-based organisations or other international NGOs. The author’s recommendation for a more human-centred approach by both countries to tackle human trafficking is a positive one. This calls for more pro-active efforts by both state parties. I hope we will get to the point where the welfare of people, including foreign victims, is seen more in the national interest, rather than as an immigration inconvenience, or a false economic response to poverty alleviation.” —Debbie Ariyo OBE, CEO of AFRUCA UK “Over the years, Edo State has maintained the reputation of being the hub for human trafficking from Nigeria. This is why tackling human trafficking from Edo State has become a major priority for the Edo State Government. May Ikeora has done a good job with this book in articulating what makes human trafficking from Nigeria peculiar but more importantly, the book explores better ways to cooperate with destination countries. This book has come at a good time as we have just inaugurated the Edo State Anti-Trafficking Task Force. It will be a useful tool for anti-trafficking and a reminder for both Nigeria and the UK to revisit their bilateral relations on this very important issue which needs to be tackled from both ends. This is a must-read for relevant government officials and frontline workers.” —His Excellency, Godwin Nogheghase Obasek
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