Final Batch of Nigerian Evacuees Arrive from South Africa
The final batch of Nigerian evacuees from South Africa arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, aboard an Air Peace flight. This evacuation was part of a broader initiative by the Federal Government, which conducted six evacuation flights to bring home approximately 1,000 Nigerian residents from South Africa.
The decision to evacuate was prompted by concerns over anti-immigrant protests and rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Earlier in June, the Federal Government disclosed that Air Peace was approved to conduct flights for 500 Nigerians who were screened for repatriation.
The voluntary evacuation program, approved by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the month, aimed to ensure the safe return of Nigerians who chose to leave South Africa amidst these tensions.
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