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FG sets June 30 deadline to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa

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Summary

The Federal Government says Nigerians in South Africa who registered to return home will be evacuated before a June 30 deadline, following concerns over anti-migrant violence and harassment.

Highlights

  • About 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation before the June 30 deadline.
  • The first batch of 258 Nigerian nationals had already been airlifted to Lagos.
  • The evacuation is voluntary and applies to Nigerians who indicated interest in returning home.
  • The Foreign Affairs Ministry said South African spouses and children of some Nigerians were also being affected.

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