Xenophobia: Nigerian govt to evacuate 83 more Nigerians from South Africa Wednesday
Private sponsors funded the evacuation as Nigeria said nearly 1,490 citizens have returned from South Africa under its voluntary repatriation programme.
- On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 83 Nigerians will arrive at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, following evacuation from South Africa via South African Airways.
- This evacuation occurs amid concerns over Afrophobic attacks, following completion of a voluntary repatriation program that saw nearly 1,490 Nigerians return home from South Africa.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa announced details on Monday, noting private individuals sponsored the flight as a 'whole-of-society approach.'
- Under President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government continues its Citizen Diplomacy policy, recognizing Nigerians abroad as 'not as a burden, but as critical assets for national development.'
- Nigerian officials will continue diplomatic engagements with South Africa to address root causes of Afrophobia and prevent further violence against citizens abroad.
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Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt to Evacuate 83 Nigerians From South Africa
The Federal Government has announced the evacuation of another 83 Nigerians from South Africa, with the returnees expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, tomorrow, August 19, 2026.
Fresh batch of Nigerian evacuees from South Africa arrives...
A new batch of 83 Nigerian nationals will arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, 19th August, 2026, from South Africa via South African Airways, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement on Monday by the spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said they are expected to depart the O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 3.35 pm local time to arrive in Lagos at appro…
Xenophobia: Nigerian govt to evacuate 83 more Nigerians from South Africa Wednesday
The Federal Government has announced that another batch of 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa will return to the country on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, amid concerns over Afrophobic attacks and growing anti-foreigner sentiments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the […] Xenophobia: Nigerian govt to evacuate 83 more Nigerians from South Africa We…
Xenophobia: 83 more Nigerians to return from South Africa Wednesday
Another 83 Nigerians are set to return from South Africa on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, amid ongoing xenophobic attacks. The Federal Government facilitates Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-83-more-nigerians-to-return-from-south-africa-wednesday/
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