NiDCOM DG, Abike Dabiri-Erewa
By Deborah Nnamdi
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has said that about 163 trafficked women have been brought home between July and November 2024
NiDCOM’s spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed this on Friday at the repatriation of 13 trafficked Nigerian ladies from Ghana.
Balogun said: “The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, alongside other stakeholders, have rescued another set of 13 trafficked girls from Ghana, thus bringing the total repatriated back to the country within five months to 163.
The operation was carried out through a collaborative effort involving the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police, Rescue Live Foundation International, and NIDO Ghana, with the support of NiDCOM.
The rescued victims, aged between 19 and 30 years, were reportedly lured to Ghana under the pretense of employment opportunities but were instead trapped in exploitative conditions.
The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed appreciation for the coordinated efforts that made the operation possible.
She thanked the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, and Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, for their roles in supporting the repatriation process.
