…130 Nigerians register for evacuation
The Federal Government has yet to fix a date for the evacuation of Nigerians willing to return from South Africa, despite mounting fears over renewed anti-foreigner protests and rising tension in parts of the country.
Officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said arrangements for voluntary repatriation were still being finalised, even as at least 130 Nigerians had already registered with the Nigerian mission in South Africa to return home. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, confirmed that discussions were ongoing but declined to provide a timeline for the exercise, insisting no official date had been approved for the return of affected citizens.
Funding constraints slow down repatriation efforts
A senior ministry official familiar with the discussions disclosed that the Federal Government was unlikely to fully sponsor the evacuation, citing financial constraints. The official noted that citizens would be expected to cover their own travel costs to return to Nigeria.
