FG to repatriate over 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says more than 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa have undergone screening for voluntary repatriation facilitated by the federal government.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman and chief executive officer of NiDCOM, disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday.
Mrs Dabiri-Erewa said the screening was being conducted jointly by the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs.
According to her, Saturday marked the third day of the exercise for Nigerians intending to voluntarily return home from South Africa.
“The turnout at the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria has been truly impressive.
“The screening started early on Saturday, and Nigerians came out in large numbers to participate in the process.
“In spite of the emotional atmosphere surrounding the prevailing tensions and uncertainty, the exercise has been smooth, peaceful, organised, and highly professional under the supervision of Nigeria’s acting High Commissioner, Ambassador Olatunde Ajayi.
“More than 1,000 Nigerians have registered for the voluntary evacuation, and many more are registering.
“All things being equal, the flights are expected to commence next week through Air Peace, as President Bola Tinubu has approved funds for that purpose,” she said.
Mrs Dabiri-Erewa added that five flights would be deployed for the repatriation, with the first batch of evacuees scheduled to depart for Nigeria next week.
The repatriation of Nigerians is coming amid safety concerns for foreign nationals following recent anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa.
(NAN)
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