RCCG begins repatriation of 500 Nigerians from S’Africa
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has begun the repatriation of 500 Nigerians from South Africa, with the first batch of 100 arriving in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/rccg-begins-repatriation-of-500-nigerians-from-safrica/
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) commenced the repatriation of 500 Nigerians stranded in South Africa on Thursday. The returnees landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, marking the start of a humanitarian effort funded by the RCCG. The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, along with various government agencies, assisted in profiling and documenting the returnees.
Pastor Belemina Obunge, Chairman of the RCCG Task Force for the Reception of Nigerian Returnees, explained that the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, approved the funding for the repatriation. The returnees, who are of various religions, would be transported to their respective state capitals after their arrival.
The RCCG expects at least 500 Nigerians to be repatriated in batches, with additional support from government agencies for their reception and reintegration into society.
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