By Fatima Saka
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has received another Nigerian victim of human trafficking and labour exploitation, Mrs. Busola Victoria Alale, who was repatriated from Cairo after enduring harsh working conditions.
Alale, a 41-year-old indigene of Ogun State, arrived in Nigeria on April 22 and was received at the Lagos airport by NiDCOM officials on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
Her return was facilitated by an anonymous philanthropist who covered the full cost of her repatriation, amounting to millions of naira, after learning about her situation.
Recounting her ordeal, Alale described the inhumane conditions she faced while working as a domestic staff in Cairo. She said she was subjected to excessive working hours, often beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 4:00 a.m. the next day without rest, while being made to work for multiple employers daily. According to her, the agent responsible for her travel collected all her earnings.
Alale explained that she had previously operated a small frozen foods business in Nigeria, but its collapse pushed her to seek better opportunities abroad. However, she expressed regret over the decision, noting that the promises of a better life turned out to be deceptive.
She cautioned Nigerian youths, especially women, against falling for enticing job offers abroad, particularly domestic work opportunities that may expose them to exploitation and abuse.
also expressed gratitude to NiDCOM, the anonymous donor, and the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in Cairo, Ambassador Adesoye, for their roles in securing her rescue and safe return.
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The Commission reiterated its warning against irregular migration and unverified employment offers, urging Nigerians to seek proper guidance through official channels before travelling abroad.
NiDCOM further stressed the need to expose and prosecute human traffickers, as part of ongoing efforts to curb exploitation of vulnerable citizens.
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