2017

In February 2017, TALKAM was conceived by Joseph Osuigwe, after observing low reportage of human trafficking, slow response to reported cases and by recognizing the need to leverage technology in countering trafficking.  In a bid to stimulate citizens to take the responsibility of monitoring and reporting human trafficking, the word, TALKAM (a pidgin English meaning “To Speak Out”) was crafted. Joseph Osuigwe carried out a preliminary factinding to understand the acceptability of technology tool for reporting human trafficking in Nigeria.

2018

In October 2018, with individual contributions, the first version of the TALKAM App (progressive app) was developed in its most basic form. This was used to document human rights abuses cases in Nigeria and other countries.

2019

With support from Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) and International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), TALKAM App was publicized through TALKAM weekly radio program and citizens started using the App to report human trafficking and gender-based violence.

2020

During COVID19, the U.S Embassy Nigeria supports TALKAM  (under the TALKAM Against Human Rights Abuses Project). TALKAM App was used to document and respond to online sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other related abuses.

2021

Through the support from U.S Embassy Nigeria, Accion Contra La Trata, and Pamplona City Council, TALKAM App was promoted across 10 states in Nigeria, gathering reports of abuses within and outside Nigeria, as well as engaging The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to rapidly respond to them.

2022

DEVATOP received support from the U. S Embassy Nigeria, USAID, Palladium and Nigerian Companies to upgrade the TALKAM App and expand its reach.

2023

In October 2023, the upgraded version of TALKAM App was released for public use.