By John Joseph
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The coordinator of Delta State community and spokesman of the Nigerian community in Cote d’Ivoire, Chief David Ogbu, has made a passionate appeal to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to intervene in the rescue of Urhobo girls from Delta State who are living in danger in Cote d’Ivoire. These girls, mainly between the ages of 10 and 13, are being trafficked and subjected to unimaginable horrors, including murder, defilement, and forced labor.
Chief Ogbu’s plea comes on the heels of a disturbing trend, where an average of 10 Delta girls are trafficked to Cote d’Ivoire every week. Despite the efforts of the Nigerian community in Cote d’Ivoire to repatriate these girls, the problem persists due to a lack of follow-up support from the Delta State government.
Chief Ogbu cited the example of Benue State, which successfully rescued and rehabilitated its trafficked girls from Cote d’Ivoire. He urged Governor Oborevwori to emulate this example and collaborate with the Nigerian community in Cote d’Ivoire to rescue and support the trafficked Urhobo girls.
The plight of these girls is a shameful and embarrassing reflection on the state of affairs in Delta State. Chief Ogbu emphasized that the state government must take immediate action to address this crisis and provide support to the victims.
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