RCCG Aids in Evacuating 105 Nigerians from South Africa
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), under the leadership of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, facilitated the evacuation of 105 Nigerians from South Africa, where they were fleeing xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. This was announced by Oluwafemi Adeniyi, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday.
The returnees, consisting of 82 adults and 23 children, arrived in Lagos aboard South African Airways Flight SA060 at approximately 8:30 PM on Thursday. The evacuation was primarily funded by a $265,854 donation from the RCCG, aimed at purchasing one-way tickets for 500 distressed Nigerians.
This evacuation marks the 13th consular operation since June 10, 2026, with a total of 1,821 Nigerians evacuated, of which 1,388 were funded by the federal government. The Nigerian diplomatic mission continues to engage with RCCG leadership and other philanthropic groups to assist more distressed Nigerians currently undergoing clearance for evacuation.
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