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The Federal Government is set to resume the evacuation of stranded Nigerian nationals from South Africa, with 271 citizens expected to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts to assist Nigerians seeking voluntary repatriation.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, an Air Peace aircraft will depart Nigeria at 3:00 p.m. for South Africa, where it is expected to land at approximately 9:00 p.m. local time.
The aircraft is scheduled to begin its return journey at midnight, bringing the evacuees back to Nigeria. The flight is expected to land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning.
The evacuation is part of the Federal Government's continued commitment to protecting the welfare of Nigerians abroad. The beneficiaries include citizens who opted to return home after facing difficulties ranging from financial hardship to immigration-related challenges and other personal circumstances.
The operation is being coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa and Air Peace, which is providing the airlift.
The latest exercise adds to a series of evacuation missions undertaken by the Nigerian government over the years to assist citizens affected by crises, economic challenges, or other emergencies in foreign countries.
Officials say the exercise underscores Nigeria's commitment to safeguarding its citizens overseas through effective consular services and timely humanitarian interventions.