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

In a statement issued yesterday by the Commission’s Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed that the girls had been safely released in Nairobi and are currently en route to Nigeria.

Dabiri-Erewa said NiDCOM is working closely with the relevant Nigerian embassy, which has formally taken up the matter with the authorities concerned to ensure accountability for the incident and prevent a recurrence.

She expressed sympathy for the affected girls and said the commission hopes they will be willing to share their experiences upon their return to help inform any necessary follow-up actions and support measures.

The NiDCOM boss reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to the welfare, safety and protection of Nigerians living abroad, stressing that safeguarding citizens in the diaspora remains a priority.

According to her, the commission will continue to work with relevant authorities and diplomatic missions to ensure the rights and well-being of Nigerians are protected wherever they reside, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.