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/
The Federal Government has announced the arrival of 83 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa due to rising xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant sentiments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the returnees will land at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The evacuees will be flying from Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo Airport at 3:35pm local time aboard a South African Airways flight, with an expected arrival in Lagos at around 8:45pm on the same day.
This latest batch was made possible by the generosity of private individuals who sponsored air tickets, which the government acknowledges with gratitude. The repatriation program, concluded previously, saw nearly 1,490 Nigerians return from South Africa due to similar concerns. President Bola Tinubu's administration remains committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of Nigerians both at home and abroad, viewing them as valuable assets for national development.
The government encourages the private sector, corporate organizations, state governments, and other well-meaning Nigerians to join in efforts to support and protect Nigerian citizens in the diaspora.
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