Network Against Corruption and Trafficking

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Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) is a Nigerian civil society organization focused on addressing corruption, financial crimes, terrorism, economic sabotage, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.^[1]

NACAT also promotes governance, transparency, the rule of law, and the security and well-being of Nigerians in the pursuit of nation-building.^[1][2]

The organization collaborated with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to conduct sensitization campaigns against drug abuse, human trafficking, and corruption.^[3][4][5][6]

In September 2023, the organization in partnership with NDLEA  carried out a sensitization exercise against the use of hard drugs in Abuja community known as Abattoir.^[6]

In October 2023, NACAT carried out human signpost sensitization in Nyanya area of Abuja to alight Nigerians on the effect of drugs abuse.^[7]

Awareness Program at Baze University (October 2024). During the university's Career Week, NACAT conducted a session on "Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion and Trafficking." Topics included cyberbullying, sextortion, and the dangers of trafficking. The organization shared global case studies and offered online safety tips while presenting its "See Something, Say Something" campaign.^{[8][9] [10]}

NACAT has been involved in rescuing trafficking victims, such as a Nigerian woman trafficked to Oman.^[11]

NACAT engaged in whistle-blowing and advocacy to expose corruption cases involving Nigerian politicians. The organization petitioned law enforcement agencies and pursued legal action against the accused to promote justice and transparency.^[12][13][14]

In May 2023, the organization petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial impropriety against Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River. The Spokesperson for NACAT, Mr Iteveh Ekpokpobe, in a news conference in Abuja cited an audit report of the state treasury between 2015 and 2020, accusing Ayade of squandered state resources.^[15][16]

In January 2024, it held a press conference appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the delay in the investigation of former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, over corruption allegations.^[17]

In April 2024, NACAT submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions various outstanding corruption petitions against some heads and top officials of agencies in Nigeria. ^[18]

In 2022, the organization conducted charity programs in Abuja as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, extending support to the local community.^[19]

In 2023, the organization initiated a scheme it called 8k Palliative where it's staff were visiting vulnerable families to donated N8,000 to them.

In 2023, the organization adopted the Poorest of the Poor Rehabilitation Center (ANAWIM Home) as its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) beneficiary. It donated food, toiletries, and financial aid to orphans, and individuals facing mental health challenges at the orphanage facility.^[20]