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The Federal Govt has repatriated 111 Nigerians from South Africa, bringing the overall collection of voters evacuated from the rustic since June to two,037 amid issues over xenophobic and Afrophobic assaults.
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The Ministry of International Affairs disclosed this in a remark on Sunday.
In step with the remark, the returnees arrived in Lagos on Thursday, October 8, 2026, aboard South African Airlines Flight SA060.
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“The crowd consisted of 44 males, 23 ladies and 44 kids. Officers from the Ministry of International Affairs, NiDCOM, NAPTIP, NEMA and different related executive companies gained them on arrival.”
The ministry stated the evacuation used to be absolutely funded by way of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), which donated $265,854 to reinforce the go back of 500 distressed Nigerians from South Africa.
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In step with the remark, the newest workout introduced the collection of consular evacuations from South Africa to fifteen because the operation started on June 10, 2026.
It added {that a} general of two,037 Nigerians have been evacuated from the rustic, with the Federal Govt overlaying the repatriation prices of one,388 of them.
The ministry stated 318 Nigerians had thus far benefited from one-way tickets funded by way of the RCCG, leaving any other 182 tickets to be coated beneath the church’s dedication.
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The Federal Govt additionally expressed appreciation to the church, led by way of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, for its monetary reinforce against the evacuation of distressed Nigerians.
The ministry stated the federal government would proceed to interact related stakeholders, together with South African government, to deal with xenophobia and Afrophobia and advertise the security and welfare of Nigerians dwelling within the nation.
It suggested Nigerians in South Africa to obey native regulations, stay vigilant and take the vital precautions to give protection to themselves.
“The ministry suggested Nigerians in South Africa to stick involved with the Nigerian Prime Fee in Pretoria and the Consulate Common in Johannesburg for help each time the will arises,” the remark stated.
The Federal Govt reaffirmed its dedication to offering well timed reinforce to Nigerians dwelling in another country and protective their welfare and well-being.
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