NEMA Receives 181 Nigerian Returnees from Libya

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received 181 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya, on April 27, 2026, at approximately 20:13 hours. This operation was part of a voluntary return program facilitated by the International Organization for Migration in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The returnees arrived aboard an Air Buraq Airlines flight (registration number 5A-BAB) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The group comprised 159 adults (64 males and 95 females) and 12 children (5 males and 7 females), including 10 infants (6 males and 4 females).

Upon arrival, officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration to ensure accurate records for seamless reintegration. NEMA noted the Federal Government's commitment to ensuring the safe and dignified return of its citizens.

Immediate humanitarian assistance was provided, including food, potable water, medical care, ambulance services, luggage handling, logistical support, and counseling services, all coordinated effectively among relevant stakeholders.