NiDCOM facilitates return of 13 Nigerians rescued from human trafficking in Ghana
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has successfully coordinated the return of 13 Nigerians rescued from a human trafficking syndicate in Ghana, highlighting the dangers of irregular migration.
Chairman/CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa praised the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana for their swift coordination of the rescue and repatriation, noting that the operation reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians abroad.
The returnees, including 11 adults and two infants aged four weeks and 16 months, were received in Lagos by NiDCOM’s Head of Operations on behalf of the Chairman.
Preliminary assessments indicated that several of the women and children are dealing with serious health issues and are receiving both medical treatment and psychological support to address trauma from their ordeal.
Dabiri-Erewa also acknowledged the assistance of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for providing transportation and logistical support, which was vital to the safe and dignified return of the victims.
As part of the reintegration process, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) profiled and documented the victims, while NiDCOM coordinated their onward movement to respective states.
The repatriation exercise was led by Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Moses Adeoye, in collaboration with partner agencies.
Dabiri-Erewa cautioned young Nigerians against engaging with dubious recruitment agents or unverified overseas job offers, stressing that irregular migration exposes many to exploitation, abuse, and life-threatening conditions.
She reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to working with diplomatic missions, security agencies, and civil society organisations to combat human trafficking and provide timely intervention for Nigerians in distress abroad.
