Xenophobia: RCCG donates N352 million for repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa
The Nigerian government described the donation as proof of RCCG’s compassion, solidarity and commitment to supporting Nigerians in distress. The post Xenophobia: RCCG donates N352 million for repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Nigerian government has received a donation of N352 million from the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) to support the repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa amid xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. According to Ripples Nigeria, the donation, which is equivalent to $265,854, will provide funding for 500 one-way flight tickets for Nigerians who have indicated their desire to leave South Africa.
The Federal Government has commended RCCG for its compassion, solidarity, and commitment to supporting Nigerians in distress. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the intervention as a major act of compassion and solidarity towards Nigerians facing difficult circumstances abroad.
Nigeria has evacuated 1,695 of its citizens from South Africa this year, with 1,490 repatriated through government-sponsored arrangements and 205 who returned with support from private individuals, according to the Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Ajayi Alexander, as reported by Punch Nigeria. The mission is preparing for another evacuation after RCCG offered to sponsor the return of 500 Nigerians.
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