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Another batch of Nigerian returnees from South Africa touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
A statement by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Thursday noted that they arrived at about 8:50 PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The Commission described the evacuation exercise, approved by President Bola Tinubu, as part of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad.
The first batch of 258 returnees had arrived on Thursday, June 11, 2026, via a chartered Air Peace flight.
The second batch of 66 returnees was facilitated by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Value Jet, Otunba Kunle Soname.
