In a solemn display of governmental solidarity, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, is set to personally receive 268 evacuated citizens this morning as they touch down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport following a fresh wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.
The returnees, the first major group airlifted under the federal government’s emergency response, will be escorted home by Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner in Pretoria, Ambassador Alexander Ajayi. Their Air Peace flight is scheduled to land in Lagos at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Thursday.
The evacuation comes as xenophobic tensions in South Africa continue to target African migrants, particularly Nigerians, triggering widespread fear and prompting urgent calls for repatriation. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the federal government reiterated its unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens abroad.
To ensure no one is left behind, authorities have extended the screening and registration window for Nigerians wishing to return voluntarily until Sunday, June 14, 2026. The extension, officials say, reflects a deliberate effort to accommodate as many
affected individuals as possible.
Upon arrival, the returnees will benefit from comprehensive reception arrangements coordinated by relevant ministries, departments, and agencies. These include documentation support, medical checks, and initial reintegration assistance.
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