The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos at about 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, with 271 returnees on board….
The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos at about 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, with 271 returnees on board.
The evacuation flight departed Johannesburg at approximately 5:00 a.m. local time and is scheduled to land in Lagos at about 10am this morning.
The latest evacuation is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of Nigerians from South Africa amid heightened tensions over undocumented immigration and recent anti-immigration protests in the country.
It also comes against the background of the June 30 deadline given by vigilantes and Other groups in South Africa for the departure of undocumented migrants from the rainbow nation.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in an address warned against vandalism, violence and attacks on migrants as the deadline looms though comments from top South African officials have not served to temper the xenophobic attacks on other Africans before now.
Relevant government officials and agencies are expected to receive the returnees on arrival and provide the necessary assistance.
Further details on the evacuation and post-arrival arrangements are expected after the aircraft lands in Lagos.
