By Akinwale Kasali
The Federal Government has facilitated the return of Adeola, daughter of bedridden Veteran Nollywood Actress, Jumoke George.
George had cried out in an interview with Biola Adebayo in a Podcast that her Daughter was missing. Her daughter travelled to Mali four years ago, and had made no contact with her mother.
Adeolais arrived Nigeria from Mali today, Monday, May 19, 2025.
Her rescue from Mali by the Federal Government followed the unearthing of her mother’s condition by actress, Biola Adebayo through her podcast.
During one of the editions of her podcast, titled: “Talk to B,” Adebayo featured George, who lamented her condition.
The bedridden and homeless veteran actress had revealed that she had been staying in a church for over six years and bedridden since January 2025, and Adeola missing for over four years, thus saddling her with taking care of her two children.
In a further move, Adebayo, who is also a Nollywood actress, got in touch with Adeola, who revealed that she had been in Mali since the last four years.
She said she wished to return home but could not because she does not have valid documents again.
In a further step, Adebayo contacted the Nigerian Embassy in Mali and Nigeria in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, headed by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer.
As at Friday, all arrangements had been concluded for Adeola to return home.
She was initially expected on Sunday May 18, but the journey was rescheduled to Monday.
It was gathered from Sources at NiDCOM that she would be received at the Lagos Office of NiDCOM by Dabiri-Erewa.
NiDCOM has, over the years, facilitated the return of several stranded Nigerians all over the world.
The latest was the return of 13 ladies from Ghana and Mali last week Thursday.
Adebayo has received applause for her role and intervention in Adeola’s case.
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