June 7, 2026
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
ABUJA — The Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights to repatriate Nigerians who have indicated interest in returning from South Africa following renewed xenophobic tensions in the country.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed this while speaking with journalists on Sunday.
He said the evacuation exercise is part of ongoing efforts to support Nigerians willing to return home amid rising concerns in South Africa.
