801 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Amid Xenophobia

A total of 801 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, as Air Peace successfully completed its third humanitarian evacuation mission. The latest operation, which took place on July 3, 2023, involved the return of 268 stranded Nigerians, comprising 166 males and 102 females, including children.

This flight departed Johannesburg shortly after midnight and landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 5:30 AM on July 4, 2023. The evacuations were coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with relevant government agencies.

Air Peace has conducted three humanitarian flights, previously airlifting 262 Nigerians on June 11 and 271 on June 30. This initiative highlights the enduring partnership between Air Peace and the Federal Government of Nigeria in delivering timely humanitarian interventions to safeguard the welfare of Nigerian citizens during crises.