- Rescue and Repatriation: Three Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and repatriated.
- Human Trafficking: The girls were lured into prostitution by their aunts with promises of gainful employment.
- Collaboration: NiDCOM commended the Nigerian Embassy in Ghana, NIDO Ghana, and the First Lady for their roles in the rescue.
- Call to Action: NiDCOM Chairman/CEO emphasized the need to name and shame human trafficking perpetrators.
- Statistics: Over 169 Nigerians have been repatriated from Ghana in recent months.
- Next Steps: The girls are in NAPTIP’s custody for profiling and rehabilitation.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the rescue and repatriation of three Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Ghana. The girls, aged 17 to 19, were lured into prostitution by their aunts with promises of gainful employment.
The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended the efforts of Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, NIDO Ghana, the Nigerian Embassy in Ghana, and the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, for their roles in rescuing and repatriating the girls. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the need to name and shame perpetrators of human trafficking, stating that it will not end until this is done.
Over 169 Nigerians have been repatriated from Ghana in recent months, highlighting the ongoing issue of human trafficking. The rescued girls, who hail from Bayelsa and Ebonyi States, are currently in the custody of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for profiling and rehabilitation.
