Titi Atiku Abubakar, the wife of former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly condemned human trafficking, warning that Nigerian girls are increasingly being treated as a nuisance in foreign countries.
Speaking in a recent statement, Atiku said, “Nigerian girls are becoming a nuisance abroad,” underscoring her concern that the exploitation of young women is gaining international attention.
Human trafficking remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria, which is Africa’s most populous nation. International agencies and local NGOs have repeatedly highlighted the vulnerability of Nigerian girls to forced labor, sexual exploitation and other forms of abuse.
Atiku’s remarks add to growing calls for stronger protective measures and coordinated action to curb the illegal movement of Nigerians across borders. She urged that the issue receive urgent attention from both government authorities and civil‑society groups.
The statement comes at a time when several African countries are intensifying efforts to combat trafficking networks, seeking to safeguard the rights and futures of their citizens abroad.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
