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FG Evacuates Another Batch of 284 Nigerians from South Africa

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  • Nigeria's federal government has evacuated another 284 citizens from South Africa, marking the fifth such flight.
  • The repatriation exercise aims to assist Nigerians who feel endangered by recent xenophobic tensions.
  • Air Peace has operated four flights, bringing back a total of 1,085 Nigerians, with ValueJet Airlines operating one flight for 66 others.

Nigeria's federal government has facilitated the evacuation of another 284 citizens from South Africa, bringing the total number of repatriated Nigerians to 1,151 since the latest wave of xenophobic tensions began. This fifth flight, operated by Air Peace, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where immigration officials documented the arrivals.

underscores Air Peace’s continued commitment to supporting national emergency response efforts by providing safe and seamless transportation for Nigerians affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

— Air PeaceThe airline confirmed its role in the latest evacuation flight, highlighting its dedication to national emergency response.

The ongoing airlift is part of a government-sponsored repatriation exercise designed to support citizens who have expressed feeling endangered in South Africa. Air Peace has been a key partner, operating four of the five flights and safely returning 1,085 Nigerians. ValueJet Airlines also contributed, bringing back 66 Nigerians on a separate flight.

With the successful completion of today’s mission, Air Peace has now safely repatriated 1,085 Nigerians across four humanitarian evacuation flights, having previously evacuated 262 Nigerians on June 11, 271 on June 30, 268 on July 3, and 284 on July 9.

— Air PeaceAir Peace detailed its contribution to the evacuation efforts, specifying the number of Nigerians repatriated on each of its flights.

Air Peace highlighted its commitment to supporting national emergency response efforts, emphasizing its role in providing safe and seamless transportation for Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attacks. The airline noted that this operation underscores its humanitarian philosophy, rooted in compassion and patriotism. Since commencing operations, Air Peace has undertaken numerous evacuation and relief missions across Africa and beyond, demonstrating its readiness to deploy its fleet for national interventions.

More than an airlift, the ongoing evacuation exercise reflects Air Peace’s unwavering humanitarian philosophy; one rooted in compassion, patriotism and an abiding commitment to ensuring that Nigerians, regardless of where they may be, can always count on a safe journey home in times of crisis.

— Air PeaceThe airline described the evacuation as more than just transportation, emphasizing its humanitarian values.
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