The first group of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks has safely arrived in Lagos, marking the commencement of the Federal Government’s emergency repatriation programme.
A total of 268 returnees touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Thursday aboard an Air Peace aircraft chartered by the government to facilitate their return.
The evacuation flight, initially scheduled for earlier in the week, experienced delays due to documentation and clearance procedures before departing South Africa and arriving in Nigeria.
The repatriation exercise comes amid growing security concerns for Nigerians residing in South Africa, where recent incidents of anti-foreigner violence have heightened fears within migrant communities and prompted many to seek voluntary return to their home countries.
Federal authorities disclosed that over 1,000 Nigerians have so far indicated interest in returning home, with additional evacuation flights expected to follow as arrangements are finalised.
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