Authors : Yunana Titus Wuyah and Ishaya John Mailamba
Abstract: The study examined the role of poverty in the prevalence of human trafficking in Nigeria with particular reference to Sokoto State. The study was carried out within the ambit of relative deprivation theory and adopted the primary and secondary methods of data collection. The study which interrogates the interface between poverty and the prevalence of human trafficking in Sokoto State, Nigeria, found out that poverty, greed and ignorance are largely responsible for the prevalence of human trafficking in the state. The research concluded by recommending that human trafficking can be effectively eradicated through the development of a robust and dynamic counter human trafficking strategy which focuses on a comprehensive synergy among relevant stakeholders aim at supporting the efficient prosecution of criminals involved to serve as a deterrent to others as well as alleviate poverty and empower the people. As such it recommended creating and making available employment and other economic empowerment opportunities to the people, access to quality and affordable education, especially, among rural dwellers and the less privileged in the society in order to channel their energies towards productive ventures and discourage the practice of human trafficking in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Yunana Titus Wuyah and Ishaya John Mailamba, 2019. The Role of Poverty in the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in Nigeria. Journal of Economics Theory, 13: 19-25.