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Over 5,000 Nigerian Women Stranded in Iraq Says Dabiri-Erewa

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has revealed that over 5,000 Nigerian women are currently stranded in Iraq. These women were reportedly sent to the Middle Eastern country under the guise of working as caregivers, only to face harsh and unexpected realities upon arrival.









Speaking in Lagos during a seminar titled “Sensitisation and Advocacy Program for Promoting Diaspora Investment Potentials in South-West Nigeria,” organized by NIDCOM in collaboration with G-Consulting International Services Limited, Dabiri-Erewa stressed the importance of exploring opportunities within Nigeria instead of migrating under false pretenses.




She shared a troubling case involving a Nigerian woman who mysteriously died in Iraq. According to her, the woman was sent to Iraq by her husband to work as a caregiver but lost her life under unclear circumstances. The Nigerian Mission in Iraq is now working to repatriate her remains while conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.



“As I speak, about 5,000 women are stranded in Iraq. Last week, we handled the case of a woman sent by her husband to work as a caregiver. Tragically, she died. Now, the family is grappling with how to bring her body back,” she explained.

Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians to reconsider the allure of migrating in search of greener pastures, emphasizing that Nigeria offers significant investment opportunities despite its challenges. She highlighted the potential for diaspora engagement, noting that many African Americans are now tracing their roots back to Nigeria and showing interest in investing in the country.


“We received 14 people just yesterday who traced their roots through DNA tests. They discovered they are Nigerians—Fulani, Igbo, Yoruba—and now they want to reconnect with their heritage and invest in Nigeria. While some are eager to leave the country, others are returning with plans to contribute to its development,” she said.


The seminar is part of a broader initiative to promote investment across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, encouraging Nigerians in the diaspora to explore untapped opportunities in real estate, agriculture, and other sectors.


Godfrey Ajayi Sunday, Group Managing Director of G-Consulting, disclosed that the workshop aims to mobilize over $100 million in funding to support participants interested in starting businesses in partnership with Nigerians in the diaspora.


Facilitators at the event also called on attendees to abandon the idea of irregular migration and focus on building sustainable livelihoods within the country.


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