Nigerian Girls Detained In Mauritius Released, Says NiDCOM

‎The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were previously detained in Mauritius.

A ‎‎statement issued on Monday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission’s Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit,said  Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM is in close engagement with the relevant Nigerian Embassy, which has formally taken up the matter with the authorities concerned to ensure accountability and prevent a recurrence.

‎‎According to her, the girls have been safely released in Nairobi, and currently en route to Nigeria.

‎‎The NiDCOM chairman expressing empathy, hoped that the affected ladies would be willing to share their experiences, to inform any necessary follow-up actions and support measures.

‎‎Dabiri-Erewa reiterated that the welfare, safety and protection of Nigerians, wherever they may be, will always remain a priority, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, to support Nigerians at home and in  the diaspora.