The first group of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa in the wake of recent xenophobic attacks is scheduled to arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday morning.
This was confirmed in a statement issued Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, the returnees will travel aboard an Air Peace flight departing O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.
The statement added that 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.
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