83 Nigerians Repatriated from South Africa with Private Funding

Eighty-three Nigerians have returned to their home country from South Africa as part of a repatriation exercise made possible by the generosity of private donors.

The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg. Officials from the Consulate-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg accompanied the group.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that private individuals funded the flight tickets, enabling the safe return of the Nigerians. Upon arrival, the returnees were met by Ambassador Haruna Ali-Gombe, Director of the African Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who represented the Federal Government.

The Ministry reiterated its commitment to the welfare and safe return of Nigerian citizens abroad. They also expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Mission in South Africa, the private sponsors, and all other agencies involved in facilitating the reception and reintegration process for the returnees.