Ghana: Trafficked Girls To Return To Nigeria Next Week, Says Dabiri-Erewa
ABUJA – The ten girls trafficked to Ghana are expected to return to Nigeria next week, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said.
Dabiri-Erewa also said the girls are in safe hands.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun director of media and public relations, NIDCOM.
Abike-Dabiri expressed concern that more girls are still being trafficked.
The statement reads: “Following the arrest of the suspect who is now in security custody, the trafficked 10 girls, ( eight from Imo State , two from Plateau State) are in safe hands.
“Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa , Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) again thanked.
Chief Callistus, Ghana BOT Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) and the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana , for the safe custody of the trafficked girls , and ensuring they are well taken care of.
“She expressed concern that while these girls are being rescued , more are probably still being trafficked ,noting that traffickers need to be arrested , named and shamed.
“The girls are expected to return to Nigeria next week and will be handed over to NAPTIP, the agency in charge of trafficking.
The documentation filled by the girls indicated that they were being sent to Ghana to work as “sales girls.”