RCCG donates $265,854 to evacuate distressed Nigerians from South Africa

A donation from the Redeemed Christian Church of God will pay for the return of 500 Nigerians seeking to leave South Africa after xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks.

The church donated $265,854, according to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry thanked the RCCG, led by Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, describing the contribution as an expression of compassion and solidarity toward distressed and stranded Nigerians.

Nigeria began the ongoing evacuation on June 10, 2026, following a new wave of attacks on Africans and other foreign nationals in South Africa. The ministry said 1,640 Nigerians had been brought home so far, with the government fully financing the return of 1,385 people.

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A significant demonstration of RCCG’s compassion, solidarity and genuine commitment to providing succour to distressed and stranded Nigerians.

Philanthropic donations funded the evacuation of the remaining 255 Nigerians. The ministry said 202 Nigerians were currently awaiting final screening by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs before they could travel to Nigeria.

Nigeria’s High Commission in Pretoria and Consulate General in Johannesburg continue to contact Nigerian community associations and other established channels to assist citizens who want to return. The government also said it would keep engaging South African authorities over xenophobia and Afrophobia directed at Nigerians, while maintaining its commitment to the welfare of citizens abroad.

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Our High Commission in Pretoria and Consulate General in Johannesburg remain open as they continue to reach out through Nigerian Community Associations and other established channels, to assist Nigerians who desire to return home as a result of Xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks.