Nigerian woman rescued from human trafficking in Egypt returns home
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM has received Mrs. Busola Alale, a Nigerian returnee from Cairo, Egypt, following her rescue from human trafficking and labor exploitation. Mrs. Alale arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and was received by Mr. Dipo Odebowale, Head of NiDCOM Lagos Office. Her return was facilitated by Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, wife of a former Ogun State Governor, who covered all expenses. Mrs. Alale recounted her experience as a domestic worker in Cairo, detailing excessive working hours, often from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 a.m. the next day, and being moved between multiple employers. She also alleged that the agent who facilitated her travel collected all her earnings. Before traveling, she ran a frozen foods business that collapsed, prompting her to seek opportunities abroad, which she now deeply regrets due to deceptive promises. She advised Nigerian youths, especially young women, to be cautious of lucrative job offers abroad, particularly domestic work, which may lead to exploitation. Mrs. Alale thanked Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in Cairo, Ambassador Adesoye, for their help. NiDCOM reiterated its warning against irregular migration and unverified foreign job offers, urging Nigerians to seek proper guidance and verify employment opportunities through official channels. The commission also emphasized the need to expose and arrest traffickers.
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