Organ Laundering in Nigeria, Socio-Psychological Implications

Abstract

This paper examined the concept of organ laundering, it's sustaining factors, the various organs highly harvested and the socio-psychological implication of the whole practice. Among the Nigerian etiological factors for organ laundering are penury, lengthening patient waiting lists, greed and deception of victims, boom and life organ donors and better quality of life organs. Behavioural tension, fear, suspicions, violence, confusion, somatic pains and loss of brotherhood, freedom and recreation were unveiled as socio-psychological implications of organ laundering in Nigeria. The following were recommended:-Nigerians, especially the youths, should endeavour to be at the right place with the right people and at the right times; Girls specifically, should avoid flexing (mixing up with unknown people, for entertainments or going to unknown destinations); Sick persons, Ladies for abortion and people seeking medical attentions should go to known or traceable hospitals to avoid being butchered; Government and the general public should assist to fight poverty and corruption, and build high morals in people and then create job opportunities.