NAPTIP Initiates Rehabilitation for Nigerian Woman Rescued from Exploitation in Iraq

NAPTIP Initiates Rehabilitation for Nigerian Woman Rescued from Exploitation in Iraq

By Fly Cable News

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a comprehensive rehabilitation program for Miss Odunayo Eniola Isaac, a Nigerian woman rescued from severe exploitation in Iraq.

In a statement on Wednesday, NAPTIP’s Director General, Binta Adamu Bello, outlined the agency’s immediate efforts, including counseling, medical assessments, and psychosocial support, to aid Isaac’s recovery.

Isaac, who endured extreme abuse while working in Iraq, was rescued through the collaboration of NAPTIP, civil society organizations, and foreign partners after her plight gained attention from a viral video and media reports.

Traumatic Ordeal in Iraq
Miss Isaac traveled to Baghdad in January 2023 for employment under the WB Warani Manpower Company. She was assigned to work for an Iraqi family, enduring over 20-hour workdays without pay for four months. When she requested her wages, her employer reportedly subjected her to severe physical abuse, including confinement in a dogs’ cage.
Rehabilitation and Justice
Bello directed NAPTIP’s teams to assess Isaac’s medical condition and identify the assistance and skills she needs to reintegrate into society. The agency also pledged to seek justice for her and warned Nigerians about the risks of unverified job offers abroad.

Expressing gratitude for her rescue, Isaac said, “I thank God that I am alive. I will not wish my enemy to go through what I experienced.”
Bello urged Nigerian youths and parents to exercise caution, stating that many risky journeys to volatile regions could be avoided with proper vigilance and consultation with NAPTIP.

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