By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
The federal government has confirmed that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks.
Speaking with Vanguard on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said an Air Peace aircraft departed Nigeria on Monday and would return with another batch of evacuated Nigerians on Tuesday morning.
The latest development comes amid heightened concerns over planned anti-immigrant protests expected to begin on June 30, with the government continuing its voluntary evacuation programme for Nigerians who have indicated interest in returning home.
He said, “Nigeria will resume the evacuation of our nationals from South Africa today.
