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| NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa |
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), recently visited ten Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Ghana under the false pretense of being employed as "sales girls." The NiDCOM boss condemned the human trafficking incident following her intervention in the rescue operation.
Details of the Rescue Operation
According to a statement from Gabriel Odu
of NiDCOM's Public Relations Department, the ten girls, aged 15 to 18, were
rescued after the suspect responsible for their trafficking was arrested and
taken into security custody. The victims, eight from Imo State and two from Plateau
State, were freed through the collaborative efforts of the Nigerians in the
Diaspora Organisation in Ghana.
Dabiri-Erewa’s Visit and Commendations
During her visit to Ghana, Dabiri-Erewa met with the rescued girls and praised the efforts of Chief Calistus Elozieuwa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation in Ghana, and his team. She also acknowledged the support from various stakeholders, including representatives from the Imo State Government, the Eze Igbo of Ghana, and Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Amb. Adeoye Ifedayo.
Call to Action Against Human Trafficking
Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the urgent need to eradicate human trafficking in Nigeria, declaring, "We must declare a war against human traffickers." She urged parents to closely monitor their children’s activities and whereabouts, and called for collective efforts to identify and prosecute traffickers. The rescued girls will be handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for counseling and rehabilitation before being returned to their home states.
Support and Future Actions
Amb. Adeoye Ifedayo praised NIDO in Ghana
for their prompt response and stressed the importance of halting human
trafficking. Imo State Deputy Speaker Amara Iwuanyanwu and Commissioner for
Women Affairs Nkechinyere Ugwu reaffirmed their commitment to the welfare of
the rescued girls. The Plateau State Government also pledged full support for
the girls’ rehabilitation.
Collaboration with Ghanaian Authorities
The delegation held discussions with senior
members of the Ghanaian Police, who assured their cooperation in the fight
against human trafficking. This collaborative effort highlights the importance
of international cooperation in tackling such crimes.
Stay updated on the latest developments regarding human trafficking and the well-being of the rescued girls by following our blog.
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