The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the successful rescue and repatriation of three young Nigerian girls who were victims of human trafficking in Ghana.
In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit, the victims—identified as Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged between 17 and 19—were deceitfully lured into prostitution by their aunts under the guise of securing employment opportunities in Ghana.
The girls, who hail from Bayelsa and Ebonyi States, were officially received at the NiDCOM office in Lagos. They have since been transferred to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for profiling, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
NiDCOM Chairperson Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa condemned the growing silence around the perpetrators of human trafficking. “Until we begin to name and shame the perpetrators of this modern-day slavery, human trafficking will not end,” she said.
She also extended her gratitude to Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NIDO Ghana, for his collaborative efforts with Ghanaian law enforcement in rescuing Nigerian victims. The Nigerian Embassy in Ghana was also commended for its consular assistance, along with First Lady Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu for facilitating the girls’ safe return to Nigeria.
The Commission revealed that over 169 Nigerians have been repatriated from Ghana in recent months, emphasizing the persistent threat posed by transnational human trafficking networks.
NiDCOM continues to urge citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to help curb this human rights crisis.
