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The first batch of 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa will arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday morning, following recent xenophobic attacks. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will receive the returnees.
The Air Peace flight is expected to land at about 5:00 a.m. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended the voluntary repatriation screening until June 14 to accommodate more affected Nigerians.
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Families of returnees will be reunited after weeks of fear and uncertainty in South Africa.
The government’s extension of screening shows commitment to assisting all willing to return.
Adequate reception, documentation, and support arrangements have been put in place for returnees.
The evacuation may strain diplomatic relations between Nigeria and South Africa.
Other African countries have also repatriated citizens, reflecting regional concern over xenophobia.
The government continues to monitor the situation in South Africa, with further evacuations expected as more Nigerians register for repatriation.Thank you for reading our news today. Please kindly click the Read Original Button at the top to read more of the original content of this article. God bless you.
Sources: Vanguard, The Guardian
