FG Sends Third Evacuation Flight From South Africa - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria
TheFederal Governmenthas arranged a third evacuation flight bringing Nigerian citizens home fromSouth Africaunder its voluntary return programme. TheFederal Governmenthas announced that the third evacuation. . .
TheFederal Governmenthas arranged a third evacuation flight bringing Nigerian citizens home fromSouth Africaunder its voluntary return programme. TheFederal Governmenthas announced that the third evacuation flight for Nigerians returning voluntarily fromSouth Africawill departJohannesburgat midnight on Thursday. The flight will carry271 returneesas part of ongoing efforts to support citizens who choose to come back home under the government’s repatriation scheme. TheMinistry of Foreign Affairsconfirmed the development in a statement issued by its spokesperson,Mr Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, the aircraft, operated byAir Peace, is expected to arrive at theMurtala Muhammed International Airportin Lagos at about5:30 am on Friday, 3 July 2026. Officials said the evacuation is part of broaderNigerian evacuation flightsdesigned to ensure the safe and voluntary return of citizens from South Africa. The ministry stressed that the process continues to focus on safeguarding the welfare of Nigerians abroad while providing organised travel support for those returning home. “The third evacuation flight operated by Air Peace will depart Johannesburg today by 12 midnight with 271 returnees. The estimated time of arrival in Lagos is 5:30 am on Friday, July 3, 2026,” the statement read. This latest movement follows earlierNigerian evacuation flightsthat brought back several groups of citizens under the same voluntary repatriation programme. Authorities say the exercise reflects continued diplomatic coordination and humanitarian support between Nigeria and its citizens living abroad. The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all returning Nigerians are properly received and assisted upon arrival, as part of efforts to manage safe and orderly returns. Do you think ongoingNigerian evacuation flightsare an effective way to support citizens returning from abroad?Post Views:86