More than 200 Nigerians who had been stranded in Libya have returned to the country safely, arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
The return was made possible through a collaborative effort between the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), various government agencies, and international partners.
The group landed on a chartered Al Buraq flight at the airport’s cargo terminal around 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
The group of returnees included 50 men, 96 women, 29 children, and 28 infants. The repatriation was carried out under the International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) voluntary humanitarian program.
Nigerian agencies involved in the operation included NEMA, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Nigeria Immigration Service, Department of State Services (DSS), Port Health Services, and the Nigeria Police Force.
Two returnees required urgent medical attention and were taken directly to New Ikeja Hospital for treatment.
The remaining returnees underwent profiling, with their biometric data being collected before being transported to the Igando IDPs Resettlement Centre in Lagos. There, they will participate in reintegration programs aimed at helping them rebuild their lives.
This initiative forms part of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to assist citizens facing difficult situations abroad and ensure their safe return to the country.
