“Nobody is asking them to provide proof of identity. Nobody is asking South African staff working there whether they are South Africans....
June 18, 2026
Bianca Ojukwu, Foreign Affairs Minister
…says no Nigerian will be left behind
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians living in South Africa that all citizens who have indicated willingness to return home amid ongoing anti-migrant attacks in the country will be evacuated before the June 30 deadline.
The Federal Government assures all willing Nigerians in South Africa will be evacuated by June 30 amid xenophobic attacks. Learn…
The Nigerian government has set a June 30 deadline to evacuate all Nigerians willing to return home from South Africa amid…
The Nigerian government has set a June 30 deadline to evacuate all Nigerians from South Africa amid anti-migrant violence,…
The Federal Government has said the screening of Nigerians in South Africa who registered for voluntary evacuation following…
The Federal Government concludes screening and evacuation plans for Nigerians in South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks.…
The move by Abuja comes after Ghana recently repatriated hundreds of its citizens from South Africa in response to a wave of…
