NEMA Evacuates 181 Nigerians from Libya, Provides Aid

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) successfully evacuated 181 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya, on April 27, 2026. This group included 159 adults (64 males and 95 females), 12 children (5 males and 7 females), and 10 infants (6 males and 4 females).

The return was facilitated through a partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Federal Government of Nigeria. The returnees arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at approximately 20:13 hours aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight.

Upon arrival, officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration to ensure accurate records for seamless reintegration. NEMA emphasized the Federal Government's commitment to ensuring the safe and dignified return of its citizens, providing immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, potable water, medical care, and logistical support.

This evacuation follows a previous operation in March 2026, where NEMA assisted 145 Nigerians returning from Benghazi, Libya.