Titi Atiku Abubakar, wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the trafficking of Nigerian girls abroad, warning that the development is damaging the country’s international image.
She lamented the growing cases of human trafficking and the involvement of some Nigerian girls in activities overseas that have attracted negative attention to the country.
Atiku called for urgent measures to address the problem, emphasising the need to protect vulnerable girls from traffickers who exploit their economic circumstances and desperation for better opportunities.
She stressed the importance of public awareness, education and economic empowerment in tackling the problem, noting that vulnerable young women must be equipped with the knowledge and support needed to avoid falling victim to trafficking networks.
She also highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society organisations and international partners to identify traffickers, rescue victims and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Human trafficking remains a major concern in Nigeria, with victims often lured by promises of employment, education and better living conditions abroad before being subjected to exploitation.
The situation has prompted renewed calls for stronger preventive measures, improved victim support and more effective enforcement of anti-trafficking laws.
Efforts to address the problem, stakeholders say, must focus not only on prosecuting traffickers but also on tackling the economic and social vulnerabilities that make young people susceptible to exploitation.
Atiku’s remarks have renewed attention to the need for sustained action to protect Nigerian girls and women from trafficking and safeguard their dignity and rights.
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