Some Nigerian nationals stranded in South Africa have staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, voicing anger over prolonged delays in evacuation flights and the slow processing of their repatriation back home.
According to a video released by News Central TV on X on Monday, the demonstrators gathered outside the mission to express their frustration. They accused officials of failing to honor evacuation arrangements and insisted that they be flown back to Nigeria without further postponements.
The protesters, many of whom have been waiting for weeks, said the uncertainty surrounding their return has left them distressed and desperate. Their chants and placards underscored a growing impatience with the pace of the evacuation process, which they claim has been marred by repeated setbacks.
This development highlights the mounting pressure on Nigerian authorities to expedite repatriation efforts and provide clarity to citizens stranded abroad, particularly in situations where diplomatic and logistical hurdles have prolonged their stay.
“We no go gree o, we wan go,” the protesters were heard chanting their desire to leave South Africa.
The video comes amid ongoing repatriation efforts for Nigerians seeking to leave South Africa following renewed anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic concerns in the country.
Recall it was previously reported that hundreds of Nigerians underwent screening at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria as part of the Federal Government’s evacuation programme, with officials working to finalise flight arrangements for returnees.
While 258 Nigerians have been successfully evacuated from South Africa, over 742 registered citizens reportedly remain stranded across various provinces, facing hunger and homelessness due to flight logistics delays, prompting urgent calls for the federal government to expedite their repatriation.
