Nigeria Documents Assets of Evacuees from South Africa

Nigeria has initiated a documentation process for assets left behind by its citizens in South Africa, responding to increased anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic tensions. The third batch of Nigerian evacuees arrived in Lagos on June 30, 2023, aboard an Air Peace aircraft, with a total of 593 Nigerians evacuated since June 11.

The documentation exercise aims to support future compensation claims for businesses, vehicles, and homes abandoned due to unrest. The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa is engaging with South African authorities to seek compensation for lost investments and properties.

Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the evacuation process is ongoing, with additional flights expected in the coming days. The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to ensuring the safety of its citizens living abroad.