Nigeria's planned evacuation from South Africa has been rescheduled to Wednesday.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has postponed the planned evacuation of its citizens from South Africa until Wednesday as concerns mount over ongoing xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.
The airlift operation, which was initially expected to take place on Monday, has been rescheduled as authorities continue preparations to facilitate the safe return of Nigerians who have expressed a desire to leave the country.
According to a report from a local news channel, TVC News Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved five evacuation flights, and the first flight is expected to transport over 270 passengers.
So far, more than 500 people wishing to leave South Africa have been screened and cleared.
