The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Wednesday , April 22, 2026, received another victim of human trafficking and labour exploitation from Cairo, Egypt.
A statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head: Media, Public Relations indicated that the unfortunate victim, Mrs. Busola Victoria Alale, a 41-year-old indigene of Ogun State, was received at the airport in Lagos by the Head of Lagos office, Mr. Dipo Odebowale on behalf of Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
An anonymous philanthropist who heard Mrs Alale’s cry offered to help by bearing all expenses for her return which runs into millions of naira
Speaking upon arrival, Alale recounted her ordeal, describing the inhumane conditions she endured while working as a domestic staff in Cairo.
According to her, she was subjected to excessive working hours, often starting work at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 4:00 a.m. the following day without rest, moving between multiple employers within a single day. She said the agent who trafficked her collects all her earnings.
She explained that prior to her trip, she operated a small frozen foods business which collapsed, prompting her decision to seek opportunities abroad.
However, she expressed deep regret over her decision to travel, noting that the promises of a better life turned out to be deceptive.
Alale advised Nigerian youths, particularly young women, to be wary of offers of lucrative jobs abroad, especially domestic work opportunities in some foreign countries, which may expose them to exploitation and abuse.
She expressed appreciation to the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the anonymous donor who bore all expenses to get her back and the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in Cairo, Amb. Adesoye for facilitating her rescue and safe return to Nigeria.
The Commission reiterates its warning to citizens against irregular migration and unverified job offers abroad.
NiDCOM also urges Nigerians to seek proper guidance and verify employment opportunities through appropriate government channels before travelling while noting that trafickers need to be continuously exposed and arrested.
