The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has received a rescued Nigerian victim of human trafficking and labour exploitation, Mrs Busola Victoria Alale, who returned from Cairo on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Alale, 41, an indigene of Ogun State, was received at the airport in Lagos by the Head of the Commission’s Lagos Office, Mr Dipo Odebowale, on behalf of the Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

Her return was facilitated by an anonymous philanthropist who covered the cost of her trip, reportedly amounting to millions of naira.

Speaking on arrival, Alale recounted her ordeal, describing harsh working conditions while employed as a domestic worker in Cairo. She said she worked excessively long hours, often from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following day without rest, moving between multiple employers in a single day, while the agent who trafficked her collected all her earnings.

She explained that she previously ran a small frozen foods business that collapsed, prompting her decision to seek opportunities abroad. She, however, expressed regret, stating that the promises of a better life proved deceptive.

Alale advised Nigerian youths, particularly young women, to exercise caution regarding offers of lucrative jobs abroad, especially domestic work roles that may expose them to exploitation.

She also expressed appreciation to Dabiri-Erewa, the anonymous donor and the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in Cairo, Adesoye, for facilitating her rescue and safe return.

The Commission reiterated its warning against irregular migration and unverified job offers abroad. It urged Nigerians to seek proper guidance and verify employment opportunities through appropriate government channels before travelling, adding that traffickers must be exposed and brought to justice.