FG concludes South Africa evacuation as final group of Nigerians returns
The Federal Government has announced that the final group of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the country's coordinated repatriation exercise.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the last evacuation flight, operated by Air Peace, will bring 315 Nigerians back from Johannesburg after they opted to return home in the wake of recent xenophobic attacks and growing security concerns in parts of South Africa.
The ministry said the aircraft is scheduled to depart in the early hours of Wednesday and land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, later the same morning.
The latest flight will complete an evacuation programme launched in June to assist Nigerians affected by the unrest. Four earlier government-coordinated flights had already returned 1,141 citizens to the country.
Beyond the official evacuation exercise, additional Nigerians were also assisted through separate arrangements, with 66 people returning through private support and another 39 transported on an Air Peace humanitarian arrangement.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the successful completion of the operation reflects the Federal Government's commitment to the safety and welfare of Nigerians living abroad, particularly during periods of crisis.
It also expressed appreciation to Air Peace and other organisations and individuals whose support contributed to the smooth execution of the evacuation exercise.
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