The Federal Government has received 270 Nigerian citizens who returned from South Africa through an ongoing voluntary return initiative coordinated by relevant authorities.
The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday after completing all required registration and screening procedures under the programme.
According to a statement issued by the Lagos Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), officials from relevant government institutions and partner organisations were present at the airport to receive the returnees and support their reintegration process.
The statement, signed by the Head of Operations, NEMA Lagos Operations Office, Mr Mohammed Olatunde, explained that the initiative is designed to ensure a smooth and orderly transition for Nigerians who choose to return home voluntarily.
Olatunde noted that the returnees had duly registered and completed all necessary screening processes before their departure from South Africa, adding that government agencies worked together to ensure a seamless arrival experience, with support measures put in place to address immediate needs.
He further disclosed that the Federal Government provided transportation for the returnees to travel to different parts of the country, while medical personnel and emergency response teams were on standby to attend to any urgent health requirements. Olatunde reaffirmed NEMA’s commitment to humanitarian support, stating that the programme is aimed at ensuring the safe, dignified, and orderly return and reintegration of Nigerian citizens.
Elijah Adeyemi
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