By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Federal Government will on Thursday receive the first batch of 268 Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye will receive the returnees on behalf of the government at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
In a statement, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says screening exercise by the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria for Nigerian nationals willing to voluntarily return to the country due to xenophobic attacks has been extended to Sunday, 14th June 2026, to accommodate more persons.
The Acting High Commissioner in Pretoria, Ambassador Alexander Ajayi, is expected to escort the first batch of 268 passengers on the Air Peace evacuation flight, due to arrive at 5:00am on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The Ministry assured that reception, documentation and support arrangements have been put in place through relevant MDAs to ensure Nigerians affected by crises abroad receive the necessary support, dignity, and care.
Protection of Nigerian citizens overseas, it reassures remains a central pillar of Nigeria’s foreign policy.
