The federal government’s final repatriation flight from South Africa has landed in Lagos with 308 Nigerians on board.
The aircraft, which also conveyed three government officials, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 11:30am on Wednesday.
Over 1,500 nationals were repatriated during the exercise.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs, said President Bola Tinubu’s “decisive leadership and compassionate intervention in facilitating the successful airlift and safe return of Nigerians stranded in South Africa imperiled by the spate of xenophobic incidents no doubt saved many precious lives which could have been lost if not for this timely action”.
“His extension of the evacuation exercise even beyond the June 30 deadline issued by Anti-migrant groups in South Africa speaks volumes about his unwavering commitment to the welfare of our Nationals in crisis situations,” she added.
The minister welcomed the citizens home and thanked the
