The first batch of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa after recent xenophobic attacks will land at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday morning.
That was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. She said the returnees will be on an Air Peace flight scheduled to leave O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.
The statement added the aircraft is expected to arrive in Lagos at about 5 a.m. on Thursday.
The repatriation exercise follows concerns over attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, prompting Nigerian authorities to facilitate the voluntary return of affected citizens.
The Federal Government had earlier assured Nigerians in South Africa of its commitment to their safety and welfare while working with relevant authorities to address the situation.
