- Dabiri-Erewa Warns Youths as 13 Trafficking Victims Arrive Lagos
- Victims Undergo Medical, Psychological Support in Lagos
- 11 Adults, 2 Infants Returns Home
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has facilitated the return of 13 Nigerians rescued from a human trafficking syndicate in Ghana, describing the development as a reminder of the risks associated with irregular migration.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended the swift intervention of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana for coordinating the rescue and repatriation of the victims.
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She said the operation reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians abroad.
The returnees, comprising 11 adults and two infants aged four weeks and 16 months, were received in Lagos by the commission’s Head of Operations on behalf of the chairman.
According to NiDCOM spokesman, AbdurRahman Balogun, preliminary assessments showed that some of the women and children are facing serious health challenges and are currently receiving medical attention and psychological support to address trauma experienced during the ordeal.
Dabiri-Erewa also appreciated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for her support in providing transportation and logistics for rescue missions, describing such assistance as critical to ensuring vulnerable Nigerians are safely returned and reintegrated.
As part of reintegration procedures, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) conducted profiling and documentation of the victims, while NiDCOM handled arrangements for their onward movement to their respective states.
The repatriation exercise was led by the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Moses Adeoye, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and partner agencies.
Welcoming the victims home, Dabiri-Erewa cautioned young Nigerians against falling victim to unverified recruitment agents and fraudulent overseas job offers, stressing that irregular migration often exposes individuals to exploitation and abuse.
She reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to working with diplomatic missions, security agencies and civil society partners to combat human trafficking and provide timely assistance to Nigerians in distress abroad.
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