The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the repatriation of 13 trafficked Nigerian girls from Ghana, bringing the total number of victims rescued and returned home since July 2024 to 163.
NiDCOM’s spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He revealed that the latest rescue operation was conducted in collaboration with the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police, Rescue Live Foundation International, and NIDO Ghana, with support from NiDCOM.
“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 statement read.
The rescued girls, aged between 19 and 30 years, were reportedly lured to Ghana under false promises of employment but were instead subjected to exploitative conditions.
NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended the coordinated efforts that facilitated the operation and expressed gratitude to stakeholders who played critical roles. She specifically acknowledged the contributions of First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru in supporting the repatriation process.
